Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?
– Baptismal Covenant (Episcopal), Book of Common Prayer
Related Pages:
We Are Called.
I believe that all human beings – not just Episcopalians, Christians, religious people, but ALL human beings – are called to be compassionate and live a life that helps others. Much of my work has been centered around jail ministry, LGBTQ+ communities, and antiracism, and I have done my best to gather some information and resources that may be helpful in those and various other areas. If you know of a site, organization, course, or article that could be helpful for others to know about, please let me know at deaconariwolfe@gmail.com!
Watch:
- Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man. A series of helpful and compassionate video conversations and interviews by Emmanuel Acho, covering many topics related to racial equity and antiracism.
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Ibram X. Kendi on How to be an Antiracist (a talk given at UC Berkeley, Sept. 12, 2019). Video and transcript. From the webpage: “In his new book, How to Be an Antiracist, Ibram X. Kendi holds up both a magnifying glass and a mirror to examine how to uproot racism from society—starting with ourselves…”
Take Action:
The official Black Lives Matter website has suggestions for ways you can get involved, how to connect with others, petitions, events and more.
Voices to Heed:
The Real Rosa Parks Story is Better Than the Fairytale
By Jeanne Theoharis
The way we talk about her covers up uncomfortable truths about American racism.
Out There, Nobody Can Hear You Scream
An eye-opening piece on being Black in the outdoors. Latria Graham, Outside Magazine.
More Ideas:
What Black Lives Matter Means (and Why It’s Problematic to Say “All Lives Matter”)
by Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping
Twitter: Makayla Butler@munchiesmak
6 Reasons ‘All Lives Matter’ Doesn’t Work. (Six metaphors that help deepen understanding)
By Maressa Brown, Parents.com
Also check out Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s statement (Episcopal News Service).
“…do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with our God…”
97 Things White People can do for Racial Justice
by Corinne Shutack,Medium.com. A few suggestions listed are:
Donate to anti-white supremacy work such as your local Black Lives Matter Chapter, the National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls, the Southern Poverty Law Center, Equal Justice Initiative, and Dream Defenders.
Support black businesses.
Find and join a local “white space” to learn more about and talk out the conscious and unconscious biases us white folks have.
Buy books, choose TV shows and movies, and opt for toys for your kids, nieces, nephews, etc that show people from different races, religions, countries and that teach real American history.
View the full list here.
Learn, Pray, Act: Church Resources for Addressing Racist Violence and Police Brutality
In this time of national upheaval, outrage, and fear, The Episcopal Church’s Department of Reconciliation, Justice and Creation Care and the Office of Government Relations have assembled resources to assist individuals, congregations and communities seeking to LEARN, PRAY and ACT. Please use and share these resources.
You can also read or watch Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s Pentecost sermon here.