It has been a hot August! But RJR has been out and about. We tabled at the 9th Annual Pocumtuck Homelands Festival. Teegray taught visitors about the fruits of racial justice using an interactive poster. “This festival brings us back to our roots and the original people who inhabited the… Read More »August #2
Our occasional e-newsletter, usually published once or twice a month, with links to events, articles, videos, websites, & more relating to racism & racial justice. RJR’S EVENTS Saturday, May 4: A program on Elders Experiencing Racism in Marginalized Communities 10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., doors open at 9:45First Congregational Church,… Read More »Mid-April 2019
Our occasional e-newsletter, usually published once or twice a month, with links to events, articles, videos, websites, & more relating to racism & racial justice. RJR’S EVENTS Saturday, March 2 RACISM IN THE PRISON EXPERIENCE: AN OVERVIEW FROM THE OUTSIDE, VOICES FROM THE INSIDE Lois Ahrens from the Real Cost of Prisons… Read More »February 18, 2018
Our occasional e-newsletter, usually published once or twice a month, with links to events, articles, videos, websites, & more relating to racism & racial justice. In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday Here are a couple of articles… 11 Forgotten Martin Luther King Quotes That Show He Was… Read More »January 21, 2019
Our occasional e-newsletter, usually published once or twice a month, with links to events, articles, videos, websites, & more relating to racism & racial justice. RJR’S EVENTS SATURDAY, January 5: CELEBRATE! OUR 10th ANNIVERSARY Join us for a feast including authentic Mexican and Egyptian specialties and an opportunity to share a… Read More »December 23, 2018
Our occasional e-newsletter, usually published once or twice a month, with links to events, articles, videos, websites, & more relating to racism & racial justice. FOCUS ON REPARATIONS FOR SLAVERY …Event listings follow this section… Some reparations groups National Coalition Of Blacks for Reparations in American (N’COBRA) National African American… Read More »October 21, 2018
Our occasional e-newsletter, usually published once or twice a month, with links to events, articles, videos, websites, & more relating to racism & racial justice. RJR’S EVENTS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13: RAPE, RACISM, AND THE HIDDEN COST OF FOOD with Strong Oak 10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. at the First Congregational Church,… Read More »September 13, 2018
Our occasional e-newsletter, usually published once or twice a month, with links to events, articles, videos, websites, & more relating to racism & racial justice. RJR’S EVENTS SATURDAY, AUGUST 25: CANDIDATES FORUM 10 a.m. – noon, First Congregational Church, 43 Silver Street, Greenfield MA Join us as the candidates for the… Read More »August 14, 2018
Our occasional e-newsletter, usually published once or twice a month, with links to events, articles, videos, websites, & more relating to racism & racial justice. RJR’S EVENTS Always free! SATURDAY, AUGUST 4: VISIT OUR TABLE AT THE POCUMTUCK HOMELANDS FESTIVAL RJR will have an information and conversation table at the Pocumtuck Homelands… Read More »July 29, 2018
Our occasional e-newsletter, usually published once or twice a month, with links to events, articles, videos, websites, & more relating to racism & racial justice. JOIN US for our free July program The Road South: A Spiritual Pilgrimage to the Southwith Kate Stevens Saturday, July 7, 10:15 a.m. -12:15 p.m.First… Read More »June 29, 2018
Our occasional e-newsletter, usually published once or twice a month, with links to events, articles, videos, websites, & more relating to racism & racial justice. RACIAL JUSTICE RISING’S ACTIVITIES Free monthly programs Saturday, May 5, 2018: 50 People, 40 QuestionsFREE! 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 43… Read More »April 21, 2019
Our occasional e-newsletter, usually published once or twice a month, with links to events, articles, videos, websites, & more relating to racism & racial justice. THE POOR PEOPLE’S CAMPAIGN: A NATIONAL CALL FOR A MORAL REVIVAL – Poor People’s Campaign launch video– 50 Years Later, A New Poor People’s Campaign,… Read More »March 29, 2018
Our occasional e-newsletter, usually published once or twice a month, with links to events, articles, videos, websites, & more relating to racism & racial justice. RACIAL JUSTICE RISING’S ACTIVITIES Free monthly programs Saturday, April 7, 2018: Youth Speak OutFREE! 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 43 Silver Street,… Read More »March 9, 2018
Our occasional e-newsletter, usually published once or twice a month, with links to events, articles, videos, websites, & more relating to racism & racial justice. RACIAL JUSTICE RISING’S ACTIVITIES Free monthly programs Saturday, March 3 STEP UP! BYSTANDER TRAINING Bypass your fear and be an engaged bystander in your… Read More »February #1
Our occasional e-newsletter, usually published once or twice a month, with links to events, articles, videos, websites, & more relating to racism & racial justice. RACIAL JUSTICE RISING’S ACTIVITIES Free monthly programs Saturday, February 3, 10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.Immigration and Trump: Franklin County’s ResponseMore info soon! Photos, video,… Read More »January 12, 2018
Our occasional e-newsletter, usually published once or twice a month, with links to events, articles, videos, websites, & more relating to racism & racial justice. RACIAL JUSTICE RISING’S ACTIVITIES Free monthly programs Saturday, January 6, 2018: A screening of 13TH FREE! 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. at the First Congregational Church,… Read More »December 10, 2017
Our occasional e-newsletter, usually published once or twice a month, with links to events, articles, videos, websites, & more relating to racism & racial justice. RACIAL JUSTICE RISING’S ACTIVITIES Free monthly programs Saturday, December 2, 10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.Race and Religion With Tim Bullock, Abrah Dresdale, Gloria Matlock,… Read More »November 21, 2017
Our occasional e-newsletter, usually published once or twice a month, with links to events, articles, videos, websites, & more relating to racism & racial justice. RACIAL JUSTICE RISING’S ACTIVITIES Free monthly programs Saturday, December 2, 2017: Racism and ReligionFREE! 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 43 Silver Street,… Read More »November 8, 2017
Our occasional e-newsletter, usually published once or twice a month, with links to events, articles, videos, websites, & more relating to racism & racial justice. RACIAL JUSTICE RISING’S ACTIVITIES Free monthly programs Saturday, November 4, 2017: Grandmother TeachingsFREE! 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 43 Silver Street,… Read More »October 22, 2017
Our occasional e-newsletter, usually published once or twice a month, with links to events, articles, videos, websites, & more relating to racism & racial justice. RACIAL JUSTICE RISING’S ACTIVITIES Free monthly programs Saturday, October 7, 10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.The Doctrine of Discovery: Unmasking The Domination CodeA film by… Read More »September 29, 2017
Our occasional e-newsletter, usually published once or twice a month, with links to events, articles, videos, websites, & more relating to racism & racial justice. RACIAL JUSTICE RISING’S ACTIVITIES Free monthly programs Saturday, October 7, 10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.The Doctrine of Discovery: Unmasking The Domination Code A film… Read More »September 14, 2017
Our occasional e-newsletter, usually published once or twice a month, with links to events, articles, videos, websites, & more relating to racism & racial justice. A few about Charlottesville – We Can’t Keep Coddling White Supremacy, by Rashad Robinson at Color of Change– A Primer On Responding To Hate In Charlottesville Or… Read More »August 13, 2017
Our occasional e-newsletter, usually published once or twice a month, with links to events, articles, videos, websites, & more relating to racism & racial justice. Racial Justice Rising’s activities: Monthly programs Saturday, August 26, 2017 10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Greenfield, 43 Silver Street, Greenfield… Read More »July 24, 2017
Our occasional e-newsletter, usually published once or twice a month, with links to events, articles, videos, websites, & more relating to racism & racial justice. Racial Justice Rising’s activities: Monthly programs Our FREE monthly programs are almost always held at the First Congregational Church of Greenfield, 43 Silver Street, on the… Read More »June 28,2017
Our occasional e-newsletter, usually published once or twice a month, with links to events, articles, videos, websites, & more relating to racism & racial justice. Racial Justice Rising’s activities: Monthly programs Our FREE monthly programs are almost always held at the First Congregational Church of Greenfield, 43 Silver Street, on… Read More »June 6, 2017
Our occasional e-newsletter, usually published once or twice a month, with links to events, articles, videos, websites, & more relating to racism & racial justice. Racial Justice Rising’s activities: Upcoming programs – Save the dates! Saturday, January 7, 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. First Congregational Church, 43 Silver St, Greenfield FREE The Road To… Read More »December #1
Our occasional e-newsletter, usually published once or twice a month, with links to events, articles, videos, websites, & more relating to racism & racial justice. THANK YOU THANK YOU to everyone who donated to Racial Justice Rising through Valley Gives this past Tuesday. We raised $1,845 from 54 donors… Read More »May 14, 2017
Our occasional e-newsletter, usually published once or twice a month, with links to events, articles, videos, websites, & more relating to racism & racial justice. We are excited to share this video about RJR with you! It’s part of our Valley Gives fundraising campaign – you’ll hear more from us… Read More »April 21, 2017
Our occasional e-newsletter, usually published once or twice a month, with links to events, articles, videos, websites, & more relating to racism & racial justice. Racial Justice Rising’s activities: Our free monthly programs are held at the First Congregational Church of Greenfield, 43 Silver Street, almost always on the first… Read More »March 30, 2017
Our occasional e-newsletter, usually published once or twice a month, with links to events, articles, videos, websites, & more relating to racism & racial justice. Racial Justice Rising’s activities: Saturday, January 7 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. First Congregational Church, 43 Silver St, Greenfield FREE The Road To Freedom, Anti-Slavery Activity in… Read More »December #2
Our occasional e-newsletter, usually published once or twice a month, with links to events, articles, videos, websites, & more relating to racism & racial justice. Racial Justice Rising’s activities: Saturday, January 7 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. First Congregational Church, 43 Silver St, Greenfield FREE The Road To Freedom, Anti-Slavery Activity in… Read More »December #1
Our occasional e-newsletter, usually published once or twice a month, with links to events, articles, videos, websites, & more relating to racism & racial justice. Special Post-election Section New Voting Restrictions in Place for First Time in 2016, from the Brennan Center for Justice. Voter Suppression Targets Latinx Voters in… Read More »November #1
Our occasional e-newsletter, usually published once or twice a month, with links to events, articles, videos, websites, & more relating to racism & racial justice. Racial Justice Rising’s activities: Saturday, November 5 Of all of the forms of inequality, injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhumane. –Martin… Read More »October #2
Our occasional e-newsletter, usually published once or twice a month, with links to events, articles, videos, websites, & more relating to racism & racial justice. Racial Justice Rising’s activities: PLEASE JOIN US for a free program: Racial Disparities in U.S. Healthcare Saturday, November 5, 2016 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. (doors open… Read More »October #1
Our occasional e-newsletter, usually published once or twice a month, with links to events, articles, videos, websites, & more relating to racism & racial justice. Racial Justice Rising’s activities: You are warmly invited to Building relationships with the community and the police A Community FORUM Saturday, October 1, 10:15 a.m.… Read More »September #2
Our occasional e-newsletter, usually published once or twice a month, with links to events, articles, videos, websites, & more relating to racism & racial justice. Racial Justice Rising’s activities: Please join us as we resume our monthly program series ~ Saturday, September 10, 10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (doors open… Read More »September #1
~ please Join us as we resume our monthly program series ~ Saturday, September 10, 10:15 a.m. -12:15 p.m. (doors open at 9:45) Local Speak-Out: How are you feeling about the escalating violence against Black, Brown, and immigrant people? Facilitated by Gloria Matlock and Keyedrya Jacobs The facilitators will create… Read More »August #2
Our occasional e-newsletter, usually published once or twice a month, with links to events, articles, videos, websites, & more relating to racism & racial justice. Racial Justice Rising’s activities: Saturday, August 6th, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. FREE! The Nolumbeka Project’s 3rd annual Pocumtuck Homelands Festival featuring Native American artists, musicians, vendors,… Read More »July #2
In the wake of the recent killings…. A few local (western MA) protests/vigils/actions: Today, July 8, 6 p.m., Amherst MA: Every 28 Hours Saturday, July 9, 9-10 a.m., Greenfield MA: Vigil for Racial Justice Sunday, July 10, noon-3, Holyoke MA: Protest Against Police Brutality Monday, July 11, 3-5 pm, Springfield… Read More »July #1
Our occasional e-newsletter, usually published once or twice a month, with links to events, articles, videos, websites, & more relating to racism & racial justice. Racial Justice Rising’s activities: LOCAL NEWS In the last few weeks a Greenfield Town Councilor has been the subject of anonymous racist emails sent… Read More »June #2
A once or twice monthly e-newsletter with links to events, articles, videos, websites, & more relating to racism & racial justice. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Our activities: Community Conversation Next Saturday, June 4th, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (doors open at 10) First Congregational Church, 43 Silver Street, Greenfield MA 01301 Please join… Read More »May #2
Our occasional e-newsletter, usually published once or twice a month, with links to events, articles, videos, websites, & more relating to racism & racial justice. Racial Justice Rising’s activities: Please consider coming to our Community Conversation on June 4th in Greenfield 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (doors open at… Read More »May #1
Many people have told us what a great resource these newsletters are, that they always learn something, that they immediately share them with friends and colleagues. If you appreciate this resource, and are able, we welcome your donations! Use Donate button above or by check. We appreciate your support!… Read More »December #2
Many people have told us what a great resource these newsletters are, that they always learn something, that they immediately share them with friends and colleagues. If you appreciate this resource, and are able, we welcome your donations! Use Donate button above or by check. We appreciate your support!… Read More »December #1
Many thanks to our generous donors and to the Peace Development Fund, our fiscal sponsor You can now donate to Racial Justice Rising online – just click the Donate button in the upper right of this page. All donations are tax-deductible. Join us at our free monthly programs in… Read More »November #1
New name! We are now Racial Justice Rising – a name that we think better reflects of our goals and mission. Mass Slavery Apology continues as the name our statement of apology for slavery – the project that got us started. (We hope you will read… Read More »October #2
Who’s Racial Justice Rising?? Where’s Mass Slavery Apology? We’re still doing the same work, and we think our new name, Racial Justice Rising, better reflects of our goals and mission. Mass Slavery Apology continues as the name our statement of apology for slavery – the project that got us started.… Read More »October #1
New name! Mass Slavery Apology has changed its name to Racial Justice Rising. We think the new name is a better reflection of our goals and mission. The name Mass Slavery Apology will still be used for the project that got us started: our statement of apology for slavery. Welcome… Read More »September #2
Welcome new readers! We are always glad to connect with others who share our commitment to racial justice. We send out this digest of news & info once or twice each month. Let us know if you have any comments or contributions ~ You can learn more about Mass… Read More »August #2
Mass Slavery Apology’s activities: The Undoing Our Own Racism discussion series is not meeting in June, July, or August. Saturday, August 1, Turners Falls: Pocumtuck Homelands Festival. We’ll have a table with information & conversation at this beautiful event organized by our friends at the Nolumbeka Project. Come say hi! … Read More »July #2
Welcome new readers! We are always glad to connect with others who share our commitment to racial justice. We send out this digest of news & info once or twice each month. Let us know if you have any comments or contributions ~ You can learn more about Mass… Read More »August #1
Mass Slavery Apology’s activities Saturday, July 11th Giant Eclectic Yard Sale 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. 132 Federal Street, Greenfield Hey local folks, c’mon over! All sales will support our free monthly programs. Art, antiques, plants, antique photos, ephemera, Asian imports, small furniture, collectibles, books, household goods, toys, clothes,… Read More »July #1
Folks, it’s been another hard week. The tragedies keep on coming. I am grateful for the truth-tellers, the activists, the fighters for justice. ……………………………………………………….. Mass Slavery Apology’s activities: Join us in our work to undo racism! Have you read Facing our Unhealed Past? Our apology for slavery starts with a… Read More »June #2
Our occasional e-newsletter, usually published once or twice a month, with links to events, articles, videos, websites, and more relating to racism and racial justice. Special Post-Election Section New Voting Restrictions in Place for First Time in 2016, from the Brennan Center for Justice Voter Suppression Targets Latinx Voters in… Read More »November #1
Just a quick note for western MA area readers. First, we hope you will be able to come to our free program this Saturday, December 5th: Education Or Miseducation: By Accident or Design? with Dr. Mulazimuddin Rasool 10 a.m.-12:30 at the First Congregational Church, 43 Silver Street in Greenfield ——————————————————————— Confederate… Read More »December #1
