A resource about addressing racial equity in the United States published by Rhode Island Divest. It speaks to a religious imperative to atone for the sin of racism and to a spiritually-mandated process of redistributing power and wealth to benefit people who were enslaved who helped to create the United States. At its national conference last fall, the Urban League reported that, at the current pace of change, racial parity will not be reached until the year 2058. Many actions are recommended, including forming a racism study/action group at places of worship (Sojourners Community in Washington and others have produced Christian-based study guides on racism); speaking up and out; becoming...
A resource about addressing racial equity in the United States published by Rhode Island Divest. It speaks to a religious imperative to atone for the sin of racism and to a spiritually-mandated process of redistributing power and wealth to benefit people who were enslaved who helped to create the United States. At its national conference last fall, the Urban League reported that, at the current pace of change, racial parity will not be reached until the year 2058. Many actions are recommended, including forming a racism study/action group at places of worship (Sojourners Community in Washington and others have produced Christian-based study guides on racism); speaking up and out; becoming informed about issues and concerns important to the Black community; and subscribing to The Providence American newspaper. Among other recommendations are learning from reading and attending cultural events sponsored by the African-American community, buying from minority-owned businesses, and donating to charitable and advocacy organizations and pollical campaigns concerned about civil rights. One recommendation focused on South Africa: to disinvest from companies doing businesses in South Africa as well as businesses that are not actively pursuing racial equality in this country.
