Facing Race: A National Conference in St. Louis, MO — November 20-22, 2024

Evan Milligan

Pronouns: He/Him
Evan Milligan is executive director of Alabama Forward, a pro-democracy civic engagement table made up of over 40 member groups. Evan is also the named plaintiff in Allen v. Milligan, a federal lawsuit filed under Section 2 of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. In June 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Evan and his co-plaintiffs, leading to the creation of a second Congressional district providing Black Alabamians an opportunity to elect a candidate of choice. Evan and his wife Jennifer have two children, Ruby (6) and Elijah (3).

Presentations from Facing Race 2024

Antisemitism: Whose Fight Is It? Why Antisemitism Is a Threat to Racial Justice & What To Do About It

Antisemitism has become an increasingly prevalent force in American society, where it is regularly weaponized to further social division, isolation, intolerance, and hatred and frequently succeeds at undermining progressive movements for equality. Generally perceived as a "Jewish problem," many Americans fail to take antisemitism seriously as a threat to both American democracy and racial justice efforts.

This hands-on, interactive workshop—facilitated by two veteran racial justice organizers—will guide participants through an exploration of what’s missing from our public discourse on antisemitism, anti-racism, and inclusive democracy, what’s changed in the organizing landscape since the start of the Israel-Gaza war, and what the moment now requires of us.

Participants will be given tools to help identify when antisemitism is being weaponized against progressive movements. We will also workshop strategies for sustaining multiracial, multifaith coalitions and for more effective justice-oriented advocacy and organizing in the face of targeted attacks. This session is intentionally designed to help participants—both Jewish and non-Jewish—thoughtfully navigate these very challenging waters.

Speakers: Megan Black Johnson, Evan Milligan