Racial Justice Action from your UUFH Allies for Racial Equity (ARE) Team
Check out their website and see if any of their activities interest you. www.uuare.org
The Forum series meets bi-monthly on the 4th Monday, 1pm. via ZOOM, Discussion topics will be announced in advance. Upcoming jUUstice Forum sessions will be on topics pertaining to our UUFH ARE Congregational Project. Zoom Link password; 496246
ARE (Allies for Racial Equity) NEWS & ACTION ITEMS
ARE Congregational Project proposal link: 22-23 UUFH Congr. Project Allies for Racial Equity.
UUFH voted to adopt our ARE Congregational Project at our June 2022 Annual Meeting.
ALL MEMBERS of the Fellowship are welcome and encouraged to find their individual role(s) as ACTIVE participants in these project activities.
Check out the link to UUFH jUUstice WORKERS NEWS below for current ARE activities/news.
UPDATE:
Eliminating Bias in the Schools “Take Action! Healing Unconscious Bias in the Henderson County School System,”
Our UUFH Community Program on Eliminating Bias in the Schools “Take Action! Healing Unconscious Bias in the Henderson County School System,” was held at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Hendersonville, on February 18. The featured presenters were DeBorah Ogiste and Crystal Cauley. The objective of the program was to suggest action items toward making the educational system in Henderson County more equitable. Free childcare was provided for 6 children by Shawn Anderson and Tiara Channer.
The first part of the program consisted of presentations on topics such as the positive and negative effects of school integration on the African American community, school integration in Hendersonville and how it affects the African American community, microaggression in the school system and why we need an African American Parent Alliance.
The participants divided into breakout sessions to develop action items that can be used to create positive change
- Group 1
What steps can be taken to educate Staff on how they can help change the culture of racism at their school?
- Group 2
What steps can be taken to reduce microaggressions in the schools?
- Group 3
How can the school system and community reduce the inequity of suspensions of African American children?
- Group 4
What steps can be taken to assist “Grow Our Own” to attract staff that represent the African American community?
If you were unable to attend the workshop, it’s not too late to join one of the action groups listed below by contacting judybonner1@nulloutlook.com
CONGREGATIONAL READ UPDATE
ALL THAT SHE CARRIED: THE JOURNEY OF ASHLEY’S SACK, A BLACK FAMILY KEEPSAKE by Black historian, Tiya Miles.
UPDATE: the services by Rev. Terry Davis and participation in the discussions facilitated by Helen Bishop were well attended. The participants are eager to move forward and discussed other books we might read as well as actions we could take in the coming months and next year with Rev. Terry.
Watch for more news on this subject.
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HIGHLIGHTS in this issue:
- “Healing the Unconscious Bias…” workshop UPDATE
- Congregational Read UPDATE
- “We Stand Together Against ANTISEMITISM” – Monday, March 20, 7pm, Agudus Israel
- UU Justice NC Action Alerts
- UUSJ Action Alerts: “Climate-Smart Farm Bill” & DACA protection
- HC LWV: Public Education and Teaching Children About Gender Identity, Thursday March 9, 3:00 – 4:30 pm (ZOOM)
- HC LWV: WE’RE GROWING—-NOW WHAT? Land & Community Planning in Henderson County & Municipalities, Thursday, March 30th 5:00 pm
- Main Library
PLUS MORE… . MountainTrue NEWS, Book Studies at UU Asheville and First Congregational Church, IAM needs, etc.
MEETING & FORUM SCHEDULES
Social Justice (SJT) and Allies for Racial Equity (ARE) Teams meet jointly, the first TUESDAY of each month (April 4, 2023),12-1:30pm, via ZOOM
All are welcome to attend; these meetings are your chance to provide input and contribute to our UUFH justice efforts. Contact Charlotte Corrigan for more information, i.e., agenda, prior minutes, Zoom link – if you would like to participate.
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