Just like Jesus, we actively work to disrupt, unpack, and dismantle racism and racist systems. We will pursue racial justice and racial equity, reconciling people of all races within our community and schools.
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It is difficult to imagine any person feeling the same anxiety a Black girl feels when they are involuntarily thrust into a situation where trumpets constantly blare the violent and racist notes of old – but in present day arrangements.
It carries a tune that is harmful to more than just the ear, for within it lies the conscience of a feigned supremacy. Like Taylor Swift trying to sing Respect.
A group of protesters chant in front of Burlington City Hall at Pine and Jefferson Streets on Thursday morning asking to dismantle racism in the community.
Juneteenth celebration highlights call for more dialogue.
For the first time, the 155-year-old holiday came to Burlington on June 19, when nearly 300 people of all races converged in Echo Veterans Memorial Park to better understand why it is an important component to the civil rights movement.
The rally opened with prayer and the Black National Anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” before moving to guest speakers.
Protests in response to the death of George Floyd have spread nationwide and statewide, and community members in Burlington joined in the movement Tuesday.
They promised peace.
And peace is what they delivered in the City of Burlington Tuesday afternoon at Wehmhoff Square.
A few hours after neighboring businesses boarded up windows in fear of a looting and rioting.