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
WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT POLICE, RACE, AND THE CALLS TO DIVEST?
The systemic issues inherent in American policing are nothing new. While everyone deserves to feel safe in their own community, we know Black people in our country have been terrorized and killed at the hands of the police for centuries. It’s a reality that has led millions to finally follow the lead of Black organizers and Black-led grassroots groups by calling for change that goes beyond mere reform: to divest from police as an institution and invest in community-based, life-affirming programs and solutions.
These are the issues the ACLU invites you to explore in our inaugural e-mail course, “Racism in Policing” – a four-lesson series taught by our experts and sent to your inbox every week.
What Will You Learn?
In four weekly e-mails, you will gain a foundational knowledge around the critical issues of U.S. policing, its inseparable ties to systemic racism, and solutions for change. Here’s a lesson breakdown:
Week 1: What is police divestment?
Week 2: Why is police militarization prominent in the U.S.?
Week 3: Who disciplines police in the U.S.?
Week 4: Why are communities over-policed – and can it change?
At the end of the course, expect to come away with answers to these questions – as well as historical context, learning resources, and the insight needed to take action.
MEETING & FORUM SCHEDULES
Social Justice and Allies for Racial Equity (ARE) Teams are now meeting in joint session. The sessions are scheduled at 1 pm on the first Wednesday of each month;
UPDATE: Due to rising Covid-19 counts, we are returning to the ZOOM only virtual format.
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.
The monthly RACIAL JUSTICE FORUM series will resume in the fall.