Doing Justice
Do Justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God – Micah 6:8
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Below are opportunities to follow Micah 6:8 – Please click on the names of events/actions/organizations to learn more.
Events:
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
Common Cause Ohio for Fair Districts
From our friends at Ohio Poor People’s Campaign:
Our fight for fair congressional districts begins next Tuesday, September 21, when we all gather in Columbus for Fair Maps Day (register HERE). This is an opportunity to show official mapmakers and the world that we are not looking away or standing down: we will continue this fight and ramp up our opposition to gerrymandering wherever it raises its lizard head.
| STUDENT GROUP ON RACE RELATIONS – a Shaker Heights High School extra-curriculum group – introduces Community Spaces
SGORR Community Spaces are intended to be a place for individuals to process their thoughts on racism, build a support network, become educated, and most importantly strategize on actionable steps in building an anti-racist community. It is our goal to provide spaces in various neighborhoods and communities to broaden our reach. Each space will consist of 10 – 15 individuals. These engaging spaces will launch the week of June 29th either at someone’s home, a neutral location or virtually. SGORR Community Spaces will be publicly promoted. All are welcome to sign up, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical ability, religion, nationality or socioeconomic status. If you are interested in engaging in SGORR Community Spaces, please fill out the link below. We are excited to work with our community to continue to build an anti – racist community! For any questions, comments or concerns please email Tiara Sargeant, SGORR Advisor (sargeant_g@shaker.org) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctJTFaiqf5uo2mn-isVE9J6spfdpidRRq0Kjt-TuGylxneZw/viewform |
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Ten Ways to Fight Hate: A Community Resource Guide – Hate in America has become commonplace. What can we do to stop the hate?
Organizations:
Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival is uniting people across the country to challenge the evils of systemic racism, poverty, the war economy, ecological devastation and the nation’s distorted morality.
Friends of the Earth – “Friends of the Earth is a bold and fearless voice for justice and the planet. We believe all people deserve to live in a healthy environment.”
Green America – “Our mission is to harness economic power—the strength of consumers, investors, businesses, and the marketplace—to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society.”
The Injustice Boycott – “an organized resistance, driven by local people and activists, supported by passionate believers all over the country and around the world. Just as the Montgomery Bus Boycott lasted for 381 days, we are prepared for this boycott to last as it takes to make change happen. Indeed, we won’t stop until it does.” – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/injusticeboycott
Showing Up For Racial Justice (SURJ) – SURJ is a national network of groups and individuals organizing White people for racial justice. – Local chapter, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/surjohio/
The Dream Corps – The Dream Corps brings people together to solve America’s toughest problems.
God Before Guns is a multi-faith coalition of individuals and faith communities working to reduce gun violence, through community engagement, education, and advocacy. We envision a nation in which our faith in God and each other elevates the sanctity of life above the fears that lead to a society armed against itself. Find them on Facebook or Twitter
Charter for Compassion – “Charter for Compassion International provides an umbrella for people to engage in collaborative partnerships worldwide. Our mission is to bring to life the principles articulated in the Charter for Compassion through concrete, practical action in a myriad of sectors.”
One.org – At ONE, we know that our voices, joined with the millions of other ONE members around the world, can change the realities of poverty, hunger, corruption, and disease that deprive too many of their God-given dignity.