Thank you to all who attended, either in spirit or in person, last Sunday’s Vigil for Stolen Lives on the Common. We were gratified to see so many people in our small town—one among the thousands across the nation—speaking out against racial injustice. We are appreciative of Chief Denmark for his advice, support, and attendance.
We are grateful for Shantelle Castle sharing her perspective and for her call for all of us to be part of the solution by reading, listening, watching, donating, and advocating for laws and policies that holistically benefit oppressed and marginalized populations. We need to support legislation to reallocate funds to support social services, education, housing, food resources, and access to health care in those communities. It won’t be enough to say we are not racist—it is time for all of us to be actively anti-racist. Let’s continue to learn and have conversations, some of which may be uncomfortable. We urge you not to turn away from that discomfort. What will you do with your freedom?
Colleen Pearce and Ginger Kendall, co-chairs
The Social Justice Ministries Council, Harvard Unitarian Universalist Church
