Local leaders set to participate in “Community Conversation” sponsored by PNC Bank

BALTIMORE - Sept. 22, 2015 - PRLog -- The Center for Urban Families (CFUF) will host “The Future of Baltimore: Conversations and Solutions – How We Got to Where We Are as a City” on Thursday, October 1st from 6-8pm at New Shiloh Baptist Church in the Mondawmin community of West Baltimore. The event addresses pressing community issues and includes a special presentation by Assistant Professor of Legal, Ethical and Historical Studies, Dr. Elizabeth M. Nix from the University of Baltimore along with an interactive panel discussion featuring Maryland State Senator Catherine E. Pugh of the 40th Legislative District.

Vernā Myers of Vernā Myers Consulting Group, LLC is set to moderate the October 1st panel discussion. Other featured panelists include Barbara Samuels of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Maryland; community activist, Nathaniel Freeman; and CFUF program member, Barry Lancaster.

Sponsored by PNC Bank, CFUF’s “Community Conversation” series brings together local leaders to discuss solutions to Baltimore City’s civic and social issues- many of which were brought to light during the City’s April unrest that followed the death of Freddie Gray while in police custody. Two additional installations of the event addressing other important topics will take place over a six-month time period following the inaugural event. Those interested in attending the October 1st event, as well as future events, may RSVP at www.cfuf.org/events. For more information regarding CFUF’s “Community Conversation” series, contact Emily Grant at egrant@cfuf.org.

About CFUF

Established in 1999, CFUF has remained at the front-line of addressing some of Baltimore’s most pressing issues including poverty, unemployment, father-absence and family disintegration. Located in Baltimore’s Greater Mondawmin Community, CFUF has provided fatherhood, family strengthening and workforce development support to more than 28,000 individuals and families. Through its comprehensive service offering, CFUF continues to further its mission to strengthen urban communities by helping fathers and families achieve stability and economic success. For more information about CFUF’s programs, visit http://www.cfuf.org.