Here you can find resources for racial justice work locally and nationally. Recent events in our country highlight the destructive and deadly impacts of white supremacy and the legacy of the sin of racism in our nation. As a community of faith, our covenant calls us to cooperate with the Divine in creating a better world. As the book of Amos in the Hebrew Scriptures states, we work so that we will witness “justice roll down like waters and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.” In realistically acknowledging the severe challenges we face, we also live in the hope that our nation can change for the better.
The work for racial justice will continue to be a regular part of our worship and spiritual life as a community. Here, we offer a few resources for racial justice for our community members to get involved, donate, and learn more about the important work we all have ahead.
Ministers May 2020 Statement regarding racism, recent killings, and police brutality.
Board Resolution on Racial Justice
First Unitarian Church of Dallas Racial Equity Task Force
Since its inception in 2018, the RETF has developed a Racial Equity Pledge to which over 750 congregants have committed by signing it. You can find the Pledge HERE. The RETF also offers Small Group Discussions on Race which have been attended by 105+ church members and Friends. New programming will be offered each August or September. Look for it here and on our Facebook page.
DONATE/ACT/CONNECT
Mothers Against Police Brutality – The June recipient of our worship offering, Mothers Against Police Brutality is a Dallas multi-racial coalition of partners working for justice for victims of police brutality and deadly force.
Faith in Texas – Faith in Texas is a nonpartisan, multi-racial, multi-faith grassroots movement of people united in values working together to achieve economic, racial, and social justice for all people.
Luke 4:18 Bail Fund – This bail fund managed by Faith in Texas works to reduce the local jail population and assist those directly affected by the inequities in the current money bail system.
Black Youth Project 100 – BYP100 is an Black youth organization in the United States. Its activities include community organizing, voter mobilization, and other social justice campaigns.
Showing up for Racial Justice – SURJ is a national network that moves white people to act as part of a multi-racial majority for justice with passion and accountability. Connect with others, find groups, and learn how to get involved.
Dallas Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation – Launched in 2016, TRHT is a comprehensive, national, and community-based process to plan for and bring about transformational and sustainable change, and to address the historic and contemporary effects of racism. TRHT’s resources and events are a great way to learn more about race in Dallas and how to address racism in many ways.
RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN and FAMILIES
Your Kids Aren’t Too Young to Talk About Race – A list of books, toys, and tips for parents and caregivers of young children to help you address race and racism at home.
Embrace Race – This organization has many resources for white families, families of color, and multiracial families to help raise young people who are brave about race.
Sesame Street Town Hall for Kids and Families – CNN and Sesame Workshop did host a town hall on Saturday June 6 to help kids and families discuss racism and national protests.