From the Working Groups on Racism of Framingham Friends Meeting and New England Yearly Meeting. To comment or report items of interest: contact: music1@charter.net.
Look for the Summer issue of the Freedom and Justice Crier published by the NEYM Committee on Racial, Social, and Economic Justice online at neym.org and look for “committtees” to see a line for the Crier.The theme: “the intersection of impact of global climate change on justice work of Friends” is carried out in more than two dozen articles with personal reflections, book reviews, and many helpful articles on the topic by Friends and others. Look for it and be sure to announce the publication to your meetings.
Historic Newton offers interesting history walks in that city such as “Praying Indians and Revolutionaries,” Sept.25. See www.ci.newton.ma.us/cpa/projects/museum/museum.htm.
RACE: Are We So Different? is on view at the National Museum of Natural History in through January 2 but the good news for all of us is that excellent materials are available on the web, including sections for young people. See: www.understandingrace.org and http://www.mnh.si.edu/exhibits/race/.The Smithsonian has programming throughout its various museums and learning centers to support public conversations about this important topic. Developed by the American Anthropological Association in collaboration with the Science Museum of Minnesota, the program is the first national exhibition to tell the stories of race from the biological, cultural, and historical points of view. Combining these perspectives offers an unprecedented look at race and racism in the United States.
With the theme “Eliminating Racism—Empowering Women,” the Boston YWCA invites women to its October 4 “Elevating Women” breakfast (no charge but register). Check the YWCA’s website for Boston and for the YWCA nearest your community; the YWCA has been at the forefront of eliminating racism for decades. An excellent way for those who wonder how to “become involved.”
From the Working Groups on Racism of Framingham Friends Meeting and New England Yearly Meeting. To comment or report items of interest: contact: music1@charter.net.
Look for the Summer issue of the Freedom and Justice Crier published by the NEYM Committee on Racial, Social, and Economic Justice online at neym.org and look for “committtees” to see a line for the Crier.The theme: “the intersection of impact of global climate change on justice work of Friends” is carried out in more than two dozen articles with personal reflections, book reviews, and many helpful articles on the topic by Friends and others. Look for it and be sure to announce the publication to your meetings.
Historic Newton offers interesting history walks in that city such as “Praying Indians and Revolutionaries,” Sept.25. See www.ci.newton.ma.us/cpa/projects/museum/museum.htm.
RACE: Are We So Different? is on view at the National Museum of Natural History in through January 2 but the good news for all of us is that excellent materials are available on the web, including sections for young people. See: www.understandingrace.org and http://www.mnh.si.edu/exhibits/race/.The Smithsonian has programming throughout its various museums and learning centers to support public conversations about this important topic. Developed by the American Anthropological Association in collaboration with the Science Museum of Minnesota, the program is the first national exhibition to tell the stories of race from the biological, cultural, and historical points of view. Combining these perspectives offers an unprecedented look at race and racism in the United States.
With the theme “Eliminating Racism—Empowering Women,” the Boston YWCA invites women to its October 4 “Elevating Women” breakfast (no charge but register). Check the YWCA’s website for Boston and for the YWCA nearest your community; the YWCA has been at the forefront of eliminating racism for decades. An excellent way for those who wonder how to “become involved.”