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On May 27th, 2009, the board of trustees of the First UU Church of Columbus, Ohio authorized the formation of a Racial Diversity Task Force. The purpose of the task force is threefold:
- research the efforts within the UU movement and in other faiths aimed at creating multiracial congregations,
- build coalitions with others organizations working toward the same goal of racial unity, and
- organize events such as workshops, discussion forums, films and potlucks that facilitate grassroots human connections.
Our faith demands that we build bridges and break down walls. Our citizenship requires that we work for a society without artificial boundaries.
How can you help?
 The task force needs people who are compulsive seekers of common ground and coalitions. Are you one of those?
If you are or if you have a soft spot in your heart for racial unity and reconciliation, please contact the coordinators of the task force (
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Monday, 15 February 2010 15:29 |
 Dear members and friends of the Racial Diversity Task Force:
We're trying to gauge member interest in upcoming RDTF-recommended events/meetings.
These include the series on our new mission/vision statements as
well as an OMD day-long workshop. Please indicate which events you will be
able to attend by clicking on the link below. It will then open up a form.
Check the boxes and click "Submit." (There's also a space to specify if you
would like more info. or a phone call from one of the RDTF coordinators.)
All are encouraged/pleaded with/begged to attend as many events as possible
and keep the topic of racial reconciliation on the front burner of our
church and community. This is very much in alignment with our denominational
direction. As we shared before, we need to equip ourselves with the
necessary theory/strategies as we embark on practical service in the coming
months.
http://www.tinyurl.com/rdtf-rsvp
Thanks so much for your companionship on this journey.
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Racial Diversity Resources |
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Thursday, 28 January 2010 15:21 |
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The proposal for the creation of the task force 
Recommended books:
- Dr. Beverly Tatum's book, Why are all the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria.
- Tim Wise, White Like Me (be sure to check out Tim's blog for some really interesting reading... http://www.timwise.org/)
- Leslie Takahashi Morris, James (Chip) Roush, Leon Spencer, The Arc of the Universe Is Long: Unitarian Universalists, Anti-Racism and the Journey from Calgary, Skinner House Books, 2009.
- Rich Benjamin, Searching for Whitopia: An Improbable Journey to the Heart of White America, 2009.
- Thandeka, Learning to be White, 2000.
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Racial Diversity Task Force (RDTF) Newsletter |
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Wednesday, 27 January 2010 20:51 |
The RDTF Newsletter (which used to go out by e-mail) has now moved to a website of its own. Please check it out and get acquainted with the avenues for involvement. We hope you can make it to as many events as possible.
The RDTF newsletter site is at http://sites.google.com/site/rdtfnews/
You can send any questions to us by e-mail or leave comments on the site.
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New Leaf: Columbus LGBT Communities of Color |
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Thursday, 28 January 2010 13:33 |
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New Leaf Columbus, in partnership with Equality Ohio, United Way of Central Ohio, and HRC-Columbus, invite you to an evening of conversation with a focus on outreach and community building for Columbus' LGBT communities of color.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
5:30 pm -7:30 pm
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Free Course in African American History |
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Thursday, 28 January 2010 13:40 |
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The African History in America Collective andThe Ohio State UniversityDepartment of African American & African Studies Community Extension Center present
African History in America 1500-1896
A Free 15-Week Non-Credit Community-Based Course
Wednesdays February 3 through May 19, 2010
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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