THE COALITION FOR ATONEMENT & REPAIR

Grassroots organizing SINCE OUR FOUNDING

CAR has been organizing and meeting since June, 2023 with the members of the Old Fourth Ward Displaced Persons group that includes harmed residents, business owners and their descendants. CAR has intentionally focused on engaging the members voices by conducting several listening sessions; regular meetings to name potential repair actions and engaging the affected church communities of the Old Fourth Ward – St. Philips and First Baptist. Atonement can only be achieved by including these collective voices harmed by the injustice of Urban Renewal in Annapolis.

THE CAR CORE TEAM PROVIDES FACILITATION TO THE COALITION

Ahsun Powell

STRATEGIST, FACILITATOR & SPOKESPERSON

Ms. Powell's long-term and national experience in reparative justice in leading the Capitol Accountability Project (CAP) is key to developing a complete repair strategy for CAR. apowell@car4justice.info

Cynthia Carter

CHAIRPERSON, Old Fourth Ward Displaced Member

The Honorable Cynthia Carter made history as Annapolis' first African American Woman councilperson and continues her leadership in CAR as an Old Fourth Ward descendant. ccarter@car4justice.info

Argo Duenas

CAR FOUNDER AND OUTREACH TEAM CHAIRPERSON, Old Fourth Ward Displaced Member

Ms. Duenas grew up in the Old Fourth Ward and her many years as a business owner and wellness expert connect her to Annapolis community and the call for justice. aduenas@car4justice.info

Elder Charles James

OUTREACH TEAM, Old Fourth Ward Displaced Member

Elder Charles James' family also was from the Old Fourth Ward and his engagement with important ally organizations ensures the creation of a powerful movement. cjames@car4justice.info

Linda Mundy

COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA COORDINATOR

Ms. Mundy's communications expertise keeps coalition members informed and connected. lmundy@car4justice.info

Lynda Davis

RESEARCH TEAM

Ms. Davis' ongoing presence in the local and national racial justice movement provides the Coalition with relevant data on its evolution. ldavis@car4justice.info

DAWN ALSTON PAIGE