Rep. Webster to host virtual town hall Thursday

COLLEGEVILLE » State Rep. Joe Webster, D-150th Dist., is hosting a virtual town hall this Thursday titled “Making American History and Honoring Black Legacies” with several guest panelists.

It is scheduled to run from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 25, with the live stream available through Webster’s home page, RepJoeWebster. com.

The special guests will include Pennsylvania House Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton, D-Phila., and Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, DPhila.; Montgomery County Commissioner Ken Lawrence Jr.; and Dr. Janine

Darby, president of the local Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force.

The discussion and interviews will be led by students from Norristown Area, Methacton, SpringFord and Perkiomen Valley high schools, and constituents are invited to leave questions and comments ahead of time through Webster’s

RSVP page, where participants can also register for the event: https:// www.pahouse.com/Webster/RSVP/?id=1310. Once registered, participants will receive an email containing information and links on how to view the event.

“Though February being Black History Month presents a great platform to celebrate, learn about and focus on the achievements of Black Americans throughout U.S. history, acknowledging Black history and achievement should never be limited to one month on a calendar,” Webster said. “I am hopeful this virtual forum serves as a springboard for ongoing conversations, for equality and equity, and for expansion of educational opportunity that more thoroughly and honestly covers our nation’s diverse history. Because it’s not just a slogan: Black history is American history.”

The virtual town hall will also be streamed live on Webster’s Facebook page, facebook.com/RepJoeWebster.