Originally published in The Reading Eagle.

Written by Karen Shuey

Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan is launching a virtual town hall series focused on dismantling systemic racism through legislation and policy.

The series will begin Monday at 3 p.m.with an event focused on police reform and accountability featuring California Congresswoman Karen Bass, who serves as chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus and is the principal author of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020.

The Chester County Democrat, who represents the congressional district that includes Reading and many southern communities in Berks County, said the purpose of the event is to shine a light on how we must all do our part to combat the systemic racism that has plagued our country since its founding.

"I’m honored to be joined by Congresswoman Karen Bass for a discussion about the most recent bipartisan legislation addressing police reform and the work ahead to building a justice system that is equitable and fair for every American," she said in a press release.

Bass said in the press release that she's excited to join Houlahan for this important conversation about race and the fight against police brutality in this country.

"We are on the cusp of a moral moment in this country," she said.

Residents from Berks and Chester counties are welcome to join the phone call. The dial-in number is 855-731-4616.