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NOAH Public Meetings With School Board Candidates July 2020
Only 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.
July Share the Plate: Black Lives Matter
In 2013, three radical Black organizers — Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, and Opal Tometi — created a Black-centered political will and movement building project called #BlackLivesMatter.
Welcome to Pride Month! Week 4: LGBT History - learn about Tyron Garner
Each 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.
JUST MERCY - Movie and 60 Minutes program
How Alabama justice has treated Blacks is revealed in this movie, based on a true story.
Property Tax Assistance: Still Time To Apply, but Deadline is July 1!
Metro 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!).
June Share the Plate Partner: Mayor’s COVID-19 Response Fund
Our Share the Plate partner this month is the Mayor’s COVID-19 Response Fund.
Remembering June 19th, Nashville Policing History, and BLACK LIVES MATTER!
“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.”
The Mass Poor People’s Assembly & Moral March On Washington: Join The Movement On June 20th
The 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.
Welcome to Pride Month! Week 3: LGBT History - learn about Stormé DeLarverie
Each 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.
Welcome to Pride Month! Week 2: LGBT History - learn about Miss Major Griffin-Gracy
Each 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.
Welcome to Pride Month! Week 1: LGBT History - learn about Marsha P Johnson
Each 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 Marsha P. Johnson.
GNUUC Board Statement In Support of Black Lives and Collective Liberation
Consistent with GNUUC’s Public Statement Policy, the Board of the Greater Nashville UU Congregation has issued the following statement.