Anti-Racism Commission DIOPA

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Reform has its time and place, but reform is not enough, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry said in his sermon during the opening worship service (of the Union of Black Episcopalians conference). Mere tinkering at the edges that’s not enough. We need a revolution. https://www.episcopalnewsservice.org//at-union-of-black-e/

Begin the Anti-Racism Commission's training series with an Introduction to System Racism on Saturday, July 31, from 9 a.m. to noon on Zoom. This is the series prerequisite, exploring the multi-layered manifestations of systemic racism. Once you take this seminar, you can take the rest of the sessions in any order. Learn more and register at: https://www.diopa.org//introduction-to-systemic-racism-7-3. For more information email [email protected].

Our amazing colleagues in the work of anti-racism in the Diocese of Pennsylvania. Truly moving stories and powerful reflections to invite people into dialogue and action around racial justice and repair.

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From new friend David Gray: "I need to drive my two-year-old to daycare tomorrow morning. To ensure we arrive alive, we won't take public transit (Oscar Grant).... I removed all air fresheners from the vehicle and double-checked my registration status (Daunte Wright), and ensured my license plates were visible (Lt. Caron Nazario). I will be careful to follow all traffic rules (Philando Castille), signal every turn (Sandra Bland), keep the radio volume low (Jordan Davis), and won't stop at a fast food chain for a meal (Rayshard Brooks). I'm too afraid to pray (Rev. Clementa C. Pickney) so I just hope the car won't break down (Corey Jones). When my wife picks him up at the end of the day, I'll remind her not to dance (Elijah McClain), stop to play in a park (Tamir Rice), patronize the local convenience store for snacks (Trayvon Martin), or walk around the neighborhood (Mike Brown). Once they are home, we won't stand in our backyard (Stephon Clark), eat ice cream on the couch (Botham Jean), or play any video games (Atatiana Jefferson). After my wife and I tuck him into bed around 7:30pm, neither of us will leave the house to go to Walmart (John Crawford) or to the gym (Tshyrand Oates) or on a jog (Ahmaud Arbery). We won't even walk to see the birds (Christian Cooper). We'll just sit and try not to breathe (George Floyd) and not to sleep (Breonna Taylor)." These are things white people simply do not have to think about." -David Gray See more

Introduction to Systemic Racism April 24, 2021, 8:30-noon This webinar is a prerequisite to a four-part series which explores the multi-layered manifestations of systemic racism. We will identify contributing factors and define core concepts such as prejudice, privilege, race, and systemic racism. ... Here is the registration link https://www.eventbrite.com/x/introduction-to-systemic-racis

Thank you to Art Sudler for bringing this to our attention. It's not too late to register.