When Privilege Met Privilege at the State Capitol

On May 3, 2020, Ypsi, can I share? hosted a discussion on "Privilege Meets Privilege at the State Capitol" with panelists County Commissioner/Therapist, Felicia Brabec, Rep, Ronnie Peterson, Rep. Donna Lasinksi, Floor Operations Manager for Yousef Rabhi Jelani McGadney, Rep. Yousef Rabhi, Sen. Jeff Irwin and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell.

During the height of the Coronavirus pandemic, our Michigan state legislature was called back into session by the GOP leadership hell bent on thwarting the Governor's power. Also in attendance that day was a blaring display of white privilege. White protesters in combat gear with racist emblems threatened the lives of our legislators, most of whom have never experienced the trauma of white rage directed at them. This panel explores the traumatic effects of white terrorism, something people of color live with every day.

This video is a recording of the May 3rd, 2020 Panel Discussion