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Social Justice at Nativity

Nativity’s Social Justice Committee shares the following announcements, events and recommended resources to the Nativity community as we continue our pursuit of racial justice and reconciliation.  Announcements & Events  Learn about the History of Black Neighborhoods in Raleigh ROAR Community (Virtual) Meeting: Housing, Economics and Black Neighborhoods in Raleigh Date/Time: Sep 10, 2022 at 1pm via Zoom Register […]

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Social Justice

Freedom School, Yes! (Peace Library Review)

by Amy Littlesugar and Floyd Cooperreview by Stephanie Sumner History comes alive in Freedom School, Yes! By Amy Littlesugar and Floyd Cooper in this story about a volunteer teacher who risked her life to bring education to a group of people who had been denied their civil rights. As part of the 1964 Summer Project, nineteen-year-old Annie

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Nativity Foyer

Foyer – word that strikes a chord with many of us at Nativity. A time-honored, popular, and fabulous tradition here,  Foyer is the best way to meet others in the parish, relax, and share meals together. This wonderful program had its beginnings after World War II. For a really good explanation, do have a look at this link.

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Glad Tidings

Homework Haven

There are students in our neighborhood schools whose day starts before sunrise, riding a bus 45 minutes to Leesville Elementary. When school is out, it’s another 45 minute ride home. These children live in the Washington Terrace Community, in southeast Raleigh. Washington Terrace provides a lower cost housing opportunity for indigent families, predominately African American. There

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Outreach

Chrysanthemum (Peace Library Review)

by Kevin Henkesreview by Carol Smith As children get ready for school, some for the very first time, this book, Chrysanthemum, by Kevin Henkes, is a great discussion starter for families, K-3 children and teachers. Chrysanthemum is the name given to a little girl mouse at her birth. Her parents thought it was the perfect

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