Racial Bias in Pennsylvania School Funding—November 2, Lancaster

From POWER (http://www.powerinterfaith.org/):

It exists. Lancaster shortchanged by $40 Million.

Organize with POWER to Do Something about it

Hear REV. GREGORY HOLSTON of POWER discuss how Lancaster gets its fair share

THURS NOVEMBER 2ND – 7:30 PM TO 9:30 PM
Lancaster Theological Seminary
555 W James St, Lancaster, PA 17603

nsooy@powerinterfaith.org Nathan Sooy

Many have doubted the reality of the racial discrimination in PA State Education funding. Some say that they need to see proof. POWER’s detailed research comprehensively shows that districts with similar rates of poverty that are almost all White get higher per-pupil amounts of basic education funding than districts that are more racially diverse. If 100% of PA Education funding were distributed according to PA’s Fair Funding Formula, Lancaster City Schools would receive an additional $40 Million dollars per year.

Rev. Gregory Holston will discuss how people of faith can make a difference.

Reverend Greg Holston | Executive Director of POWER

Reverend Gregory Holston is a recognized racial and economic justice community activist who is Executive Director of POWER: 50 + congregations representing nearly 50,000 individuals dedicated to building communities of opportunity that work for all. POWER is currently working with a coalition of community groups, activists and houses of faith to promote fairer wage policies, fair funding at schools and justice for returning citizens. Rev Holston also served as the National President of OIC of America, helping the organization raise 4.5 million dollars in federal grants for workforce development. Rev. Holston serves as Senior Pastor of Janes Memorial United Methodist Church in Philadelphia.

Reverend Holston holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Indiana University of Pa., a Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University, a Masters of Education degree from Cheyney University and a Masters of Divinity degree from Lutheran Theological Seminary of Philadelphia.

Reverend Holston is an experienced pastor, businessman, activist, entrepreneur, college professor, speaker and community leader.