Nationally recognized journalist and author Roland Martin will host a town hall meeting on education reform in Richmond on Sunday, July 14.

The event, titled “Reimagining Education in Richmond,” will take place at 6 p.m. at Sixth Baptist Church. It aims to bring together parents, educators and community members to discuss strategies for improving educational outcomes in the city.

Martin, a member of the National Association of Black Journalists Hall of Fame who is known for his advocacy in educational reform, will lead the discussion. The town hall will focus on challenges and opportunities surrounding equity and access to quality education.

Confirmed panelists include Jonathan Davis, an educator and civic leader, and Caroline Hill, an education advocate and founder of 228 Accelerator. Sixth Baptist Church is located at 400 S. Addison St.

The event is organized by New Schools for Virginia, a group founded in 2022 that works to increase K-12 educational opportunities in the state.