We have all been outraged by the senseless murder of George Floyd on May 25 in Minnesota. Members of the Racial Justice Committee have compiled a list of recommended resources to help white people navigate through the healing processes of confronting racism and its long history in our country, recognizing our own prejudices and our advantages gained through our 400 years of systemic racism. We are also offering a monthly platform for conversation focused on these topics, beginning next week.
For those seeking more in-depth education and conversation about the history of racism in American, we highly recommend you sign up for the next Sacred Ground, a 10-session program that will be offered online very soon. Please email the Parish Coordinator at coordinator@nativityonline.org for more information and to sign up for Sacred Ground at Nativity.
Those wishing to participate in these bi-monthly calls will need to register using this link, Nativity Sacred Conversations. A link to the Zoom will be sent out prior to our first call, scheduled for 7 pm on June 8. In response to the racial unrest in our country since the murder of George Floyd and as a follow up with our first series of Sacred Ground, the Church of the Nativity will be offering a monthly visual platform for discussions related to how we, especially white people, can become more pro-active in ending systemic racism.
RESPONSES FROM THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Responding to Racist Violence
Trump Does Not Speak for These Christians
Curry: ‘He Didn’t Say a Prayer,’ It Was ‘A Photo Op’
WHITE AMERICA AND RACISM JUSTICE
75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice
Dear White People, This is What We Want You to Do
NORTH CAROLINA AND RACIAL JUSTICE
Anti-Racism Resources (recommended from the NC Council of Churches)
How Do We Hold Police Officers Accountable In NC?
In NC and the US, stifling civil rights lawsuits fuels black Americans’ despair and anger
LISTENING TO THE VOICES OF BLACK AMERICANS
One method of educating oneself about the feelings and fears of black America is to read materials posted by trusted individuals. Here are two black members of our North Carolina community whom I encourage you to follow on Facebook as they have shared very powerful and useful insights.
Jaki Sheldon Green (North Carolina Poet Laureate) https://www.facebook.com/jaki.s.green
Mike Wiley (North Carolina-based actor, playwright, and director) https://www.facebook.com/mike.wiley.77
Beth Crow