The G’Life Social Justice and Public Advocacy Institute
Vision:
Creating space and place for people to work towards an inclusive and just society that raises awareness of social inequities, promotes critical thinking about systematic power dynamics, and to encourage people to discover their voices in promoting action that led to equitable solutions.
Mission:
The G’Life Social Justice and Public Advocacy Institute (GSJPAI) aim is to create a more just and equitable world. We start, however, in our own local contexts by examining foundational causes of social injustice. By engaging both the academy and the community, we promote and support research, scholarship and teaching that uncovers and helps to eradicate systems of oppression.
Goals and Objectives
GOAL 1: RESEARCH
By engaging with our academic partners (University of Memphis, Memphis Theological Seminary, The Social Justice and Healing Center at the University of Memphis) we will support a strong research and programming agenda that advances the vision and mission of the Center.
OBJECTIVES:
1. We will create forums and town halls that feature research focusing on social justice issues.
2. Develop conferences, workshops, and a speaker series promoting social justice.
3. Develop a publication arm of the Center to promote scholarship of social justice issues.
GOAL 2: EDUCATION
By engaging with our community partners, we will support and promote opportunities for people to participate in public education programs.
OBJECTIVES:
1. Promote conflict resolution
2. Create think tanks on specific issues and needs of the community
3. Develop public speaking programs that encourage public advocacy
4. Develop a series of youth programs and initiatives
GOAL 3: PARTNERSHIPS
In accordance with the G’Life Mission statement, the GSJPAI will collaborate and support any ministry, organization sharing our mission.
OBJECTIVES:
1. Partner with the RainbowPush Show on WLOK radio.
2. Create and develop additional partnerships beyond the ones we already have.
