Here is a video of some of the anti-racism work I have been doing with congregations. https://youtu.be/oU58xtMOcvI\
Board President, Marilyn Roberts
I welcome you one and all this evening. This is a celebration of the collaboration of talented people, many of whom are here with us tonight, to produce a series of events to commemorate Black History month 2019. There were informative and moving sermons and events through the month of February. There were religious education classes on topics of black history. We had opportunities to watch documentaries and have discussions about the history of slavery and the School to Prison Pipeline. We had a wonderful photo display on the walls of the sanctuary about Lincoln High School.
In the process of bringing all these things to fruition, we formed alliances and friendships with each other that we hope to maintain as we continue to work together in the causes of social justice. This is why we gather here tonight.
Rev. Cathy, the congregation has expressed its appreciation to you for your support and commitment to making this Black History Month so comprehensive and meaningful. Your enthusiastic participation encouraged others to contribute their talents assured that their efforts were valued.
This gift is presented to you with an appreciation for your work.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) —
The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Gainesville is remembering the contributions and sacrifices made throughout history by African-Americans in honor of Black History Month.
Every week this February, the fellowship has focused on different parts of black history on both a national and local level.
In the building, the fellowship has set up a timeline tracking the history of Lincoln High School, a local school torn down after the end of segregation.
Gwendolyn Zoharah Simmons, a member of the fellowship and professor of African-American Studies at the University of Florida, supervised the content covered throughout the month.
She spoke with TV20 Sunday afternoon about the topics and times covered throughout the month, from “enslavement to the end of slavery and to some extent the Reconstruction era.”
On Sunday, they focused on “the achievements and accomplishments of African-American and their contribution to our culture and society.”
Throughout March, the fellowship will be hosting several book discussion groups on “White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism” by University of Washington professor Dr. Robin DiAngelo.
Rev. Dr. Cathy Harrington 