WFD and Haitian Émigré Grass-Roots Organization

to Co-Host A Forum On Haiti Since The Earthquake SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 6, 2010

2:30 P.M.

HAITIANS – ABANDONED? What hasn’t happened since the earthquake? The terrible earthquake that devastated major portions of the nation of Haiti and caused the deaths of at least 300,000 people brought a resounding response of sympathy and aid from all over the world.  What has happened since the event to rebuild the infrastructure and housing, replace lost industries and jobs, institute proper building codes and provide needed services? Announcing a forum on Haiti since the earthquake – brought to you by Weaving the Fabric of Diversity and FEDADSE* (Federation des Associations du Sud Est).

MARCH AND RALLY

PROTESTING VIOLENCE AGAINST IMMIGRANTS

Saturday, November 13*, 2010

Gather at Noon (rain or shine) (*change of date from 10/23) Meet at First Unitarian at 10:45 to car pool (details TBD) Rally begins at Port Richmond & Castelton Avenues, Staten Island followed by a march to Richmond University Hospital (St. Vincent’s) Seventeen Mexican immigrants have been violently assaulted in the past few months and many more threatened in the Port Richmond area of Staten Island where unemployment has reached epidemic proportions.   Supporting human rights for all people, especially those most vulnerable, is a core Unitarian Universalist value. The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) has a long history of denominational and congregational support for migrant workers, refugees, and other displaced peoples. Join us in support of immigrant justice, human rights, and jobs for all.  March in unity with various UU churches in the Metro district and other faith-based brothers and sisters against racist unemployment and attacks against immigrants. Meet at Noon at Port Richmond & Castleton Avenues. We will march to Richmond University Hospital. Contact Alex Wolf (alexmwolf(at)gmail.com) or Rita Pearl (rdpearl(at)aol.com) for more details Endorsed by: Various Unitarian Universalist congregations in the Metro District and Weaving the Fabric of Diversity (WFD) began in the early 1990’s as a response to what was felt to be a racist incident within our congregation.  Since then, the group has developed programs within the congregation & the larger community on aspects of racism and feelings about race.  We consider anti-racism and social action to be an important part of Unitarian Universalist principles and try to live them in our daily lives. WFD programs include:

Rev. Mark Kiyimba to speak about the struggle for LGBT Rights in Uganda

2011 October 6
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by First U Bklyn
Sunday, October 16, approx. 1 PM, Frances White Room, after services The Role of the Church in the Struggle for LGBT Rights in Uganda with Rev. Mark Kiyimba With the overt participation and support of a strong evangelical community in the United States, the Ugandan parliament is currently considering legislation that would make homosexual activity [...]