As member of the current Session of Grace Church, and a living, breathing participant in 2020 America, I am on a journey to learn how we can bring about racial justice in our society. I have found something truly educational and, in my mind, hopeful.
The Obama Foundation has recently launched Anguish and Action as an international resource for the creation of a “more just and equitable world.” See https://www.obama.org/anguish-and-action/.
The resources provided here include highlights of a workshop on reimagining policing, opportunities to learn about police violence and anti-racism, a report from a leadership conference on civil and human rights with a guide to fair, safe and effective community policing, and an equal justice initiative.
There is a link on taking action in your local community, as well as for signing a petition calling for the end to police violence against Black people.
Additional assistance resources are provided for mental health care and trauma support, particularly in this time of COVID-19.
I believe it is essential that we embrace this extraordinary time and be involved, for the sake of all humanity. Take a moment to visit this website and see everything it has to offer!
Elder Lisa Cuffari, September 2020