A tragedy occurred in Greensboro, North Carolina, on November 3, 1979, resulting in the deaths of five anti-Klan demonstrators, and the grave wounding of 10 others. Over 25 years later, the community still had not resolved the pain that resulted from this event. Thus was born the Greensboro Truth and Reconciliation Commission, with a mandate that stated, “There comes a time in the life of every community when it must look humbly and seriously into its past in order to provide the best possible foundation for moving into a future based on healing and hope.”
Commissioner Rev. Mark Sills and Rev. Nelson Johnson and his wife Joyce Johnson discuss the lessons learned from this unique process in healing. The conversation is moderated by U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Judge Andre Davis. Participants also consider what applications this process might have for Baltimore.
This event is part of OSI-Baltimore’s Talking About Race series, which explores the many different facets of this complex subject.