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Racial Justice – What can I do?

What Can I Do? (View this list in Google Doc here.) & View the folder containing our Google Docs here.)

St. Francis of Assisi Parish

  • Support the implementation of racial justice programs within St. Francis School (Diocese of Lansing is piloting a program called, “Facing History and Ourselves” at Lansing Catholic High School)
  • Strengthen our connections with Washtenaw County’s Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice
  • Strengthen our relationship with our sister parish, Corpus Christi in Detroit
  • Keep racial justice in Prayers of the Faithful even after the protests end
  • Develop new ministry to support unconvicted prisoners 

Individuals

  • Join a protest (safely and non-violently)
  • Call and email politicians and tell them you support racial justice
  • Vote for candidates who are committed to racial equality and justice – Congress, mayor, prosecutor, judge, city council, county commissioner
  • At work, advocate for diversity; call out hiring practices that unconsciously favor the status quo
  • Pray for national healing and justice
  • Talk about the history and impact of racism with your family and friends

White Individuals

  • Listen to people of color and believe them when they talk about how racism affects them
  • When participating in events or actions, let people of color lead – follow their direction
  • Educate yourself – See link to resources
  • Cite black people when discussing “what the experts say”
  • Embrace feeling uncomfortable when learning to talk about race and questioning what you thought you used to know

  • Racial Justice NEXT STEPS and TAKE ACTION LIST
  • Racial Justice – Racism Resources
  • Racial Justice – What Can I Do?

St. Francis Parish – Racial Justice: Subcommittee on Racism

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