We may not be the problem with racial tensions but we might be the solution.
We want to offer a special thanks to Pastors John Whaley and Ed Robinson for sharing their experiences and insights into Racial Reconciliation the past few weeks.
STEPS TOWARD RACIAL RECONCILIATION:
- EXPOSURE (Intentionality to learn about the history and severity of racial injustices)
- GRIEVE (Empathize with the suffering of those who have been wronged)
- VALUE (Care to right the wrongs)
- PRIORITIZE (Rework your schedule to commit to being a part of the solution)
- PERSONALIZE (Build racial relationships into your lifestyle)
PRACTICAL STEPS YOU CAN TAKE:
- Partner with Deed and Truth on strategic outreach efforts to help the Black community such as Compton Initiative Work Days (www.justdogood.org).
- Sponsor (intentionally play a role at the ‘decision table’) to help a Black student with internships, funds for books/tuition, or do business with a ‘qualified’ African American-owned company to provide needed services.
- Females are encouraged to join the women’s prayer group next Saturday, July 18 at 10am. (310) 372-7549 / Code: 478 426
- Donate to the African American Alliance Fund, which helps to connect allies to the African American community through education and philanthropy (donor.oc-cf.org).
- Read Robin Diangelo’s book titled, ‘White Fragility.’
- Check out 100 Black Men of Orange County (www.100bmoc.org).
- Learn more about the Black Wall Street Massacre: (https://www.history.com/topics/roaring-twenties/tulsa-race-massacre).
- Rosewood Massacre: (https://www.history.com/topics/early-20th-century-us/rosewood-massacre).
We will be holding one more call in event on Saturday, July 25th from 9:00-10:00am for the purpose of answering questions you submit for John and Ed.
Please send your questions to: betty@deedandtruth.org
Call: (310) 372-7549 / Code: 478 426 / Reminder to mute your phones.