In 2009, Kentucky Jobs with Justice held one of the only statewide social forums in the United States.
As defined by the People’s Movement Assembly, “World Social Forums are semi-annual convergences that create open space for movements to share, connect, and strengthen beyond the boundaries of political parties, initiated in resistance to the World Economic Forum. The Social Movement Assembly was created to make and implement movement decisions within the World Social Forum. The Peoples Movement Assembly is a political methodology born out of the Social Movement Assembly process and the United States Social Forum.”
In 2009, Kentucky Jobs with Justice held one of the only statewide social forums in the United States.
As defined by the People’s Movement Assembly, “World Social Forums are semi-annual convergences that create open space for movements to share, connect, and strengthen beyond the boundaries of political parties, initiated in resistance to the World Economic Forum. The Social Movement Assembly was created to make and implement movement decisions within the World Social Forum. The Peoples Movement Assembly is a political methodology born out of the Social Movement Assembly process and the United States Social Forum.”
Join Forward Justice Action Network, Homes for All South, VOCAL-KY, Louisville Tenants Union, Kentucky Tenants Union, Kentucky Poor People’s Campaign, KFTC, Kentucky Civic Engagement Table, Louisville Showing, and a growing number of supporting organizations at the Kentucky Movement Assembly.
SAVE THE DATE: September 15-17, 2023.
The power builder, freedom fighter, liberator, networker, and group registration
will be eligible for a 50% early bird registration until August 31st
The Kentucky Movement Assembly will bring together renters, homeowners, low-wage workers, immigrants, students and many others working on the frontlines of resistance in Kentucky, resistance that meets at the intersection of capitalism, militarism, and racism. We believe in the power of the people in our communities, creating together in love and unity.
We will join together, share our stories, and take action on public policy. This will be an amazing opportunity for community activists, artists and leaders to ground the south and build our political power through planning strategies and tactics for strengthening our collective social weight and shifting the political and social landscape. The Assembly will engage participants in a variety of organizing approaches and understanding of our current crisis through interactive and cultural presentations. The Kentucky Movement Assembly is visionary and we believe in weaving together a variety of struggles. Topics will include:
Health and Healthy Communities
Housing and Land Justice
Public Safety and Police Abolition
Environmental Justice
Civil Rights and Liberation
LGBTQ, Black, Brown, and Indigenous rights
Jobs and Economic Justice
Immigrant and Youth rights
What does it mean to sponsor as ANCHOR for the Kentucky Movement Assembly?
What does it mean to sponsor as SUPPORTER for the Kentucky Movement Assembly?
The Kentucky Movement Assembly has reserved a block of rooms with special rates for assembly attendees and guests at the hotels listed below. To receive the special group rate, rooms must be booked directly with the hotel using the information below. Please note rate expiration dates at each hotel, after this date, room reservations will be taken on a rate and space availability basis. There are a limited number of hotel rooms, so we encourage you to reserve your room early.
Cancellations must be made directly with the hotel at least 24 hours before the reserved date. All reservations must be guaranteed by an individual credit card.
Comfort Inn & Suites
10 Country Drive, Wilder, KY 41076
SINGLE/DOUBLE $120 PER NIGHT
Call (859) 441-3707 or BOOK ONLINE
Group rate expires 9/1/23
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
8 Hampton Lane, Wilder, KY 41076
KING STD $120/QUEEN SUITE $139 PER NIGHT
Call (859) 815-8855 or BOOK ONLINE
Group rate expires 8/15/23
Hampton Inn and Suites
10 Hampton Lane, Wilder, KY 41076
DOUBLE $115 PER NIGHT
Call (859)441-3049 or BOOK ONLINE
Group Rate expires 9/1/23
If hotels are not your thing, there is an award winning park with 89 camping spots nearby. https://campbellcountyky.gov/division/blocks.php?structureid=74
Contact AJ Jolly Park to reserve your spot today.
Kentucky Movement Assembly is a space for activists, organizers, and community members from across the Commonwealth to join together, share our stories, and take action on public policy. The Kentucky Movement Assembly will take place Friday, September 15th – Sunday, September 17th.
The assembly will collectively answer:
Despite the setbacks from our state legislature in recent years, Kentucky has a long history of effective organizing and successful social justice movements. In 2009, Kentucky Jobs with Justice held one of the only statewide social forums in the United States.
As defined by the People’s Movement Assembly, “World Social Forums are semi-annual convergences that create open space for movements to share, connect, and strengthen beyond the boundaries of political parties, initiated in resistance to the World Economic Forum. The Social Movement Assembly was created to make and implement movement decisions within the World Social Forum. The Peoples Movement Assembly is a political methodology born out of the Social Movement Assembly process and the United States Social Forum.”
Join Forward Justice Action Network, Homes For All South, VOCAL-KY, Louisville Tenants Union, Kentucky Tenants Union, Kentucky Poor People’s Campaign, KFTC, and a growing number of supporting organizations at the Kentucky Movement Assembly.
YES!
First Christian Church:
You can park in the lot behind the church and enter through the back entrance, through the fellowship hall.
Parking is also available in the bank parking lot to the east (right) of the church, giving easy access to enter through the front glass door.
There are spots along the street and across the street from the church building. It is convenient to use the front doors from these spaces, as well.
Northern Kentucky University:
Complimentary parking is available for Kentucky Movement Assembly attendees in the Kenton Garage across from Griffin Hall and Student Union.
The Kentucky Movement Assembly welcomes people of all ages, races, ethnicities, occupations, sexual orientations, gender identities, faiths, and political ideologies.
The assembly will be hosted both IN-PERSON and with limited ONLINE access September 15-17, 2023.
The opportunity to share space with one another coupled with the intention of making the Assembly available to all Kentuckians, including those who are unable to attend in-person, is a priority.
Of course, for those joining us in person, we’ll be tracking and following CDC-recommended safety precautions. The Kentucky Movement Assembly strongly recommends that all guests be vaccinated to provide a safe environment for our high risk and immunocompromised participants. The Kentucky Movement Assembly does not have the capacity to check vaccination status at this event.
The in-person Kentucky Movement Assembly will be held in Northern Kentucky.
Friday evening events will take place at First Christian Church, 14 W 5th St, Covington, KY 41011. Saturday and Sunday events will take place at Northern Kentucky University Student Union, 20 Kenton Dr, Highland Heights, KY 41076.
The online Kentucky Movement Assembly will be streamed live on Friday, September 15–Sunday, September 17, 2023.
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION IS OPEN. Register HERE
Please submit your proposal by June 19, 2023. We strongly encourage collaborative submissions. We seek proposals for 45-minute to 90-minute advocacy and public policy sessions. We look forward to seeing you in Covington from September 15-17, 2023!
Please use the following link for the proposal submission form: Request Proposals
Yes, there will be children’s programming for ages 5-15 on Saturday and Sunday provided by Play Cousins Collective. The Children’s Assembly will be reserved on a first-request basis until we reach capacity.
Register for the Children’s Assembly for free until August 31st.
When registering, please indicate whether you plan to bring a child. Children under 5 are welcome at the KMA but must remain in the care of their guardian. Young people 16 and older will need to register separately for the Kentucky Movement Assembly.
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