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Quakers and Black Lives Matter Update
I had several new experiences this weekend. The recent incidents involving police killings and the killing of police officers has kept racial injustices and Friends’ responses, or lack thereof, on my mind. I am disappointed that more Friends don’t seem … Continue reading
Graphics Matter
I think it is very interesting that since I posted this graphic on Facebook, many of my friends of color indicated that they “LIKED” it, including the state chairperson of the Indiana NAACP Environmental Justice committee, the local leader and … Continue reading
Military (police) Law, Free Speech Suspended
Today’s militarized police forces have far exceeded the idea of peace officers and law enforcement. Police forces stem from the police patrols that colonial empires created to control their colonies and enslaved populations. Police forces in the United States continue … Continue reading
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Support for Black Lives Matter
A large, diverse crowd gathered at the State Capitol building in downtown Indianapolis last evening. The protest was organized by several organizations, including the local Black Lives Matter group, Indy10. People were sad, discouraged, angry, tired and impatient. I have always … Continue reading
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Tagged Black Lives Matter, race, white
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Stop Killing Black People
This is my friend JR, who went to Ferguson just after Michael Brown was killed, and who was involved in getting Indy10 started, Indianapolis’ Black Lives Matter group. The photo was taken during one of the street demonstrations organized and … Continue reading
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I Cannot Protect You
White people need to stand up and speak out now. To affirm that Black Lives DO Matter. You need to make your friends and neighbors uncomfortable by making these discussions happen. Silence is complicity in this. “Now, what we’ve been … Continue reading
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Nonviolence and the House Democrats
The United States House of Representatives Democrat’s sit in has been fascinating to watch. The symbolism of the action being led by Representative John Lewis, a leader in the civil rights movement of the 1960’s was powerful. John Lewis was … Continue reading
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Tagged civil rights, Congress, legislation
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My terrorists: rich old white guys
I barely recognize the United States today. How did we squander a society based on freedom, equality and inclusion? Our government has become a tool for rich, conservative, white males and their companies, which pull in obscene amounts of money … Continue reading
The Moral Integrity of Muhammad Ali
I hope you will watch this video of Rabbi Michael Lerner’s speech at Muhammad Ali’s memorial service in Louisville. He clearly describes the moral integrity of the life of Muhammad Ali. And he calls upon each of us to commit … Continue reading
Muhammad Ali and me
Athletes are once again demonstrating leadership to call attention to, and demand change to stop injustice. It has been amazing to see kneeling during the national anthem, for which Colin Kaepernick was vilified, now supported by athletes and supporters of … Continue reading
Posted in Black Lives, civil disobedience, peace, revolution, Uncategorized
Tagged Muhammad Ali, Vietnam War
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Quakers, social justice and revolution 