The Pine Bluff Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. will host a Black Lives Matter Community Forum at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15. The event will be at Bethany Chapel Church, 1923 S. Olive St. The event is free and open to the public.
“The community forum will highlight cultural and social etiquette skills and provide practical advice for how to respond when encountering law enforcement,” according to a news release. “Laws regarding illegal drugs, alcohol, texting while driving, and sexting will be discussed.”
Panelists will include: Efrem Neely of Neely Law Firm; Dennis Wilson, pastor of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church; and Maj. Lafayette Woods Jr. of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.
The Delta Distinguished Gentlemen Committee is sponsoring the event. The Tri-Chairs are Ora Reynolds, Phyllis Cage and Donna Hall. Nicolette Laurent is the president of the Pine Bluff Alumnae Chapter.
“Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. is a private, not-for-profit public service organization committed to the constructive development of its members and to public service efforts in local communities,” according to the release.
Details: pbadeltas.com.