family meeting

An open discussion with Mothers and families who have lost loved ones to police violence

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022
7 KNICKERBOCKER AVENUE

In collaboration with Reverend Wanda Johnson (Mother of Oscar Grant), Mohammad Gorjestani and Even/Odd, WORTHLESSSTUDIOS presents a series of panel conversations between Mothers and family members who have lost loved ones to police and state violence. These moderated panels took place on the opening weekend of the 1-800 Happy Birthday exhibition. The panelists shared their own stories of seeking justice, healing, and will share memories of their family members, as well as resources for ways the greater public can support the legacies of their loved ones.

The event was free and open to the public. Watch videos of the panels on YouTube below.

PANEL 1 : September 24, 2022 at 2:00 - 3:30 PM ET

Ashley, Michelle, and Nora Monterrosa, sisters and Mother of Sean Monterrosa
Gwen Carr, Mother of Eric Garner
Barbara Doss, Mother of Dujuan Armstrong
LaToya Benton, Mother of Xzavier Hill
Sequette Clark, Mother of Stephon Clark

PANEL 2 : September 24, 2022 at 5:00 - 6:30 PM ET

Lauren and Wayne Lynch, sister and father of Donovon Lynch
Sharon Irwin-Henry, grandmother of Tony Robinson
Valerie Castile, Mother of Philando Castile
Shante Needham, sister of Sandra Bland
Tenicka Shannon and Ri-Quanda Pollard, Mother and cousin of Fred Cox