GNUUC has a long-standing tradition of community outreach, in our annual fundraising to support the work of Nashville CARES.
Read MoreThe deadline to register to vote in the November 3 election is October 5. To register or update your registration online, go here. (You must have voted in person at least one time or registered in person at the Davidson County Election Commission, in order to vote absentee.) To make sure you have not been purged, check your registration status. Early voting will start on October 14 and run through October 29. If you plan to vote in person, go early!
Read MoreA BIG THANK YOU to all who have donated to “Share the Plate” in June and July! In June we raised $395.50 for the Mayor’s COVID-19 Response Fund. In July we raised $511 for Black Lives Matter. Everyone remember to contribute to UU the Vote in August - we have one Sunday left!
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Read MoreMayor Cooper Requests Community Input on New Chief of Police
Read MoreUU the Vote is asking for funds to enable grants of $500 to congregations which have some innovative plans to get out the vote. The request is for $120,000 to facilitate another million contacts on top of the hundreds of thousands made so far.
Read MoreOnly when Black Lives truly Matter in Metro Nashville Public Schools, will there be racial equity in schools, all schools providing a high-quality education. NOAH is hosting virtual meetings in July to introduce the public to the candidates for School Board. Register Here. Candidates will be asked to address issues facing MNPS in advance of School Board elections on August 6.
Read MoreIn 2013, three radical Black organizers — Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, and Opal Tometi — created a Black-centered political will and movement building project called #BlackLivesMatter.
Read MoreEach week in June we will learn about an LGBT activist to celebrate Pride month. We challenge you to do your own research on these amazing people! This week learn about Tyron Garner.
Read MoreHow Alabama justice has treated Blacks is revealed in this movie, based on a true story.
Read MoreMetro has two property tax assistance programs for senior and disabled low-income homeowners. With the steep increase in property tax rates just approved by Metro Council, these programs are more important than ever. Due to COVID-19, the deadline to apply or renew this year was extended to July 1 (next Wednesday!).
Read MoreOur Share the Plate partner this month is the Mayor’s COVID-19 Response Fund.
Read More“It was on June 19th that the Union soldiers landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and Black communities were now free. Note that this was two and a half years after Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. For our people, freedom in this country has always been hard-fought and much-delayed.”
Read MoreThe Mass Poor People's Assembly and Moral March on Washington is a program that will be broadcast on Saturday, June 20th at 9am and 5pm CST, and again on Sunday, June 21st at 5pm CST, at June2020.org. The UUA is among a long and illustrious list of Mobilizing Partners.
Read MoreEach week in June we will learn about an LGBT activist to celebrate Pride month. Pride month was originated to commemorate the Stonewall Riot on June 28, 1969. Like today’s protests, the riot was a protest against police intrusion and violence against queer people. Pride is not just about parades and celebration. It is a continuation of protest against violent policing and CIS/Heteronormativity. We challenge you to do your own research on these amazing people! This week learn about Stormé DeLarverie.
Read MoreHere is an easy way to request absentee ballots.
Read MoreEach week in June we will learn about an LGBT activist to celebrate Pride month. Pride month was originated to commemorate the Stonewall Riot on June 28, 1969. Like today’s protests, the riot was a protest against police intrusion and violence against queer people. Pride is not just about parades and celebration. It is a continuation of protest against violent policing and CIS/Heteronormativity. We challenge you to do your own research on these amazing people! This week learn about Miss Major Griffin-Gracy.
Read MoreYou have an opportunity in May to help influence Tennessee legislation. Let's live up to the Unitarian reputation for activism.
Read MoreCatch up on what has changed in Metro's recycling.
Read MorePlease give generously to GNUUC’s share the plate in May, to support the work of Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, who are “Feeding Hope” for those without food in the aftermath of the tornados, during the economic crash of the pandemic, and even in their everyday lives, children and adults living in poverty.
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