Thursday, April 3, 2026 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Hooks Hyde Hall | National Civil Rights Museum

 

Dr. King’s vision of justice extended far beyond the courtroom and the ballot box. He understood that freedom without economic opportunity is incomplete — that dignity requires access, that equity demands more than legislation.
Decades later, the barriers to wealth, financial access, and economic mobility remain deeply embedded in our communities. The work is unfinished. The conversation is urgent. And it starts here.
Economic Justice: The Unfinished Civil Rights Movement brings together civic, corporate, and nonprofit leaders for a moderated evening of candid dialogue, community reflection, and practical action. This is not a lecture. It is a convening — designed to move you from awareness to accountability.

The event includes moderator Seth Cohen and panelist Sheena Allen, whose work in economic empowerment has made her one of the most compelling voices in today’s justice movement. Together, they bring lived experience, professional insight, and an unflinching commitment to equity to a conversation that demands all three.