Speech by Cathy Cade, Oakland Unitarian Church Steps, June 26, 2013 Yesterday the US Supreme Court struck down portions of the civil rights voting act, the state of Texas tried to reduce access to abortion. Today the Supreme Court struck down Proposition 8 prohibiting LGBT marriage and the federal Defense …
We were on our way to a BBQ. Idling next to us at the red light were two white girls in a white, convertible, VW bug. They were blasting Pink’s latest hit, JUST GIVE ME A REASON. We were also listening to Pink—-what are the chances? We looked over and …
An article in the Bohemian about a graffiti street art show in Santa Rosa in an unused warehouse had me excited to view the latest social and political commentaries from street artists. What I found unsettled me in ways I am trying to sort out. Instead of a multicultural exhibit …
WHAT KIND OF ACTIVE SUPPORT does a strong white ally provide to a person of color? Over the years, people of color that I have talked with have been remarkably consistent in describing the kinds of support they need from white allies. What People of Color Want from White Allies …
Lynn Gehl has created an Ally Bill of Responsibilities beginning with the two points below. Follow the link to read the full 2-page Bill of Responsibilities. PDF files are also available for your use. Do not act out of guilt, but rather out of a genuine interest in challenging the …
Event by Nina Galin and James Marchbanks Sunday April 14, 2:00 p.m. Arlene Francis Center for Art, Spirit and Politics 99 Sixth St. Santa Rosa CA (near Railroad Square) Admission by donation. No one turned away for lack of funds. Both curiosity and a desire to be supportive drew me …
Book launch and panel discussion with author/activist Chris Crass Tuesday. March 19th. 6:30pm. Arlene Francis Center $5-$15 donation suggested (no one turned away) Join us for this one-time event with author and activist Chris Crass, who will be coming all the way from Knoxville, TN to speak about his new …
You are invited to join the Racial Justice Allies of Sonoma County as we show the film “Roadmap to Apartheid” on 11 March at 6:30pm at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation on Mendocino Avenue in Santa Rosa. While the film addresses structural racism in South Africa and Palestine/Israel, we hope to …
The RJA Statement of Unity lists “White people as a group have an essential and strategic role in fighting white supremacy/racism.” In thinking about what that means I first stalled on “strategic.” It could mean “what are the strategies we’ll use?” as it suggests the importance of those strategies. And …