Bishop John L. Selders, Jr. - Moral Monday

John Selders, a pastor and activist, shares his journey from witnessing the Ferguson unrest to co-founding Moral Monday CT. He discusses his personal connection to Ferguson, his activism in response to the events, and the formation of Moral Monday CT to address social justice and police accountability issues.

What roles does John Selders hold in Hartford, CT?

• Pastor and Assistant Dean

• City Council Member

• Police Chief

• Mayor of Hartford

What significant event in Ferguson, Missouri, deeply affected John Selders?

• A natural disaster

• The shooting of Michael Brown

• A political election

• A major sports event

Where was John Selders born and raised?

• New York City

• Los Angeles

• Saint Louis

• Chicago

What was the response of John Selders and his family to the non-indictment announcements?

• They moved to another city

• They organized a community event

• They participated in protests

• They started a new business

What was the primary goal of forming Moral Monday CT?

• To promote local businesses

• To address police overreach and violence

• To organize sports events

• To support political candidates

Which movement is Moral Monday CT linked to?

• Environmental Movement

• Black Lives Matter

• Animal Rights Movement

• Educational Reform

Who is a key figure associated with the broader social justice movement connected to Moral Monday CT?

• Rosa Parks

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Reverend Dr. William Barber

• Malcolm X