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RACIAL JUSTICE-  TAKE ACTION!

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Congregational Conversations
 
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Join us as we discuss the proposed  8th principle and what it would mean for the UUA, our congregation and ourselves.  The proposed 8th principle calls us to actively and accountably dismantle systemic racism and other oppressions.  More information on the 8th principle can be found here. 

You are invited to join in for any or all of the three conversations that have been scheduled for February 24 at 5:00 pm and Tuesday, March 9 at 5 pm.​  To receive the zoom link and reminder notices, sign up here.

 
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103 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice. 
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Anti-Racism in Sarasota Schools- Forum Presentation 11/22/20 by Dale Anderson

Thank you Dale for such a wonderful presentation.  For those who missed it or if you want to check out the slides from the presentation.  Check them out below.  
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School systems around the nation are seeing the need for a greater understanding of—and deliberate action to address—the sources of racism and racial inequities within their schools. They are making bold institutional commitments to an in-depth review of their policies and procedures, and investing in anti-racism education for students, teachers, administrators, and staff for the long run. In Sarasota, recurring tensions around race and persistent racial inequality indicate that the district needs to join these school systems around the nation. 


Sign here to show your support for the Manasota Anti-Racism Coalition's petition to 'Undo Racism in Sarasota Schools'. 
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Learn More about Sarasota Students for Justice here. 
Sign the petition here. 
CAMPAIGN ZERO
We can live in a world where the police don't kill people
by limiting police interventions, improving community interactions, and ensuring accountability.
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WE CAN LIVE IN A WORLD WHERE SYSTEMS AND STRUCTURES DO GOOD, NOT HARM
TAKE ACTION HERE

CAMPAIGN ZERO.ORG

#8CANTWAIT IS A CAMPAIGN TO BRING IMMEDIATE CHANGE TO POLICE DEPARTMENTS.
a project of Campaign Zero

Research shows more restrictive use of force policies can reduce killings by police and save lives.
Tell your city to adopt all eight of these policies.


BAN CHOKEHOLDS & STRANGLEHOLDS
REQUIRE DE-ESCALATION
REQUIRE WARNING BEFORE SHOOTING
REQUIRES EXHAUST ALL ALTERNATIVES BEFORE SHOOTING
DUTY TO INTERVENE
BAN SHOOTING AT MOVING VEHICLES
REQUIRE USE OF FORCE CONTINUUM
REQUIRE COMPREHENSIVE REPORTING
UPCOMING EVENTS
CLICK ON THE LINKS FOR MORE INFO
February 18, 2021
5-6:15pm
Policing the Black Man
Essays 6-8

February 24, 2021
5-6:15pm
8th Principle Discussion

February 25, 2021
5-6:15pm
Policing the Black Man
Essays 9-11

March 9, 2021
5-6:15pm
8th Principle Discussion
INTERNAL LINKS
RACIAL JUSTICE READING PROGRAM
LINKS TO UUA RELATED GROUPS
Allies for Racial Equity
Black Lives UU

LoveResists@uua.org
​DRUUMM
LINKS TO LOCAL  ORGANIZATIONS
Sarasota Peace Center/Manasota Anti-Racism Coalition
Black Lives Matter- Manasota 

Newtown Nation
Sarasota Strong
​West Coast Black Theatre
LINKS TO NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Black Lives Matter
Campaign Zero
​Coming to the Table
Dismantling Racism
Race Forward
South Asian and African Solidarity
White Ally Tool Kit
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Anyone who wants to engage in anti-racism needs to look inward and recognize the thoughts, feelings, and actions both conscious and unconscious that they uphold which contribute to white supremacy. As Layla F. Saad said in her book Me and White Supremacy:
If you are willing to dare to look white supremacy right in the eye and see yourself reflected back, you are going to become better equipped to dismantle it within yourself and within your communities.
Once you are ready to look inward and really figure out how you contribute to white supremacy and benefit from white privilege, you may feel overwhelmed with where to start. While there are many tools that can help you learn and dissect your complacency, a great place to start is an implicit association test that will determine whether or not you have subconscious preferences for either white or Black people.

Take an Implicit Test!  click on the picture.
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