On the 250th birthday of the United States of America, New York Times columnist and podcaster Ezra Klein visited Montgomery, Alabama to experience Equal Justice Initiative's Legacy Sites. This is the same trip that some of our J&RR leaders took last November as reported here. After visiting the sites, Klein sat down for an interview with EJI founder Bryan Stevenson to talk about what moved him as he visited the sites and what they mean.
Mark your calendar for the Bellevue International Festival at Crossroads Park on Saturday, August 8, from 12:00 noon – 5:00 pm. This City of Bellevue event celebrates Bellevue's diverse cultures and communities. In its third year, the festival will feature live music and dance performances, food trucks, and a variety of vendors and tables offering family-friendly activities, giveaways, and community information. Find out more at Bellevue International Festival | City of Bellevue.
The "Never Again Is Now" mural on the campus of Bellevue College depicts two Japanese American children as they were taken to an incarceration camp in California. The mural was first brought to Bellevue College in 2020 for the national Day of Remembrance marking the signing of Executive Order 9066 which authorized the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II.
Originally intended to be a temporary exhibit, the mural was recently rededicated as a permanent art installation on the Bellevue College campus. You can read more about the dedication in this Seattle Times article.
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is an annual holiday celebrated on June 19 in the United States. The day commemorates the day in 1865 when Union Army General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that all enslaved people in Texas were free, two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln had signed the Emancipation Proclamation. The celebration of Juneteenth has roots in African American communities and has been observed since the late 1800s. It is a day to remember and honor the struggles and sacrifices of African Americans in their continued fight for freedom and equality.
Justin Giboney on YouTubeLast month, several members of the J&RR team trekked across the bridge to Bethany Community Church for their annual Ministry of Racial Justice and Reconciliation Speaker Event. This year featured Justin Giboney, the founder and president of the AND Campaign, an organization dedicated to helping Christians offer a more faithful public witness and engagement.
Video: Understanding the SCOTUS Attack on Black Voting Rights. Jemar Tisby interview. https://timwhitakerspeaks.substack.com/
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Article: ABC News legal contributor, James Sample gives a concise explanation of the recent Supreme Court decision
https://abcnews.com/Politics/5-things-supreme-
courts-landmark-decision-voting-rights/story?id=131396119
By Nancy Gibson
Last fall, my husband Greg and I set out on a cross-country road trip in our campervan. With the help of ChatGPT, Greg drafted an itinerary. In the fall, we slowly worked our way to San Antonio. We flew home over the holidays, then flew back in January to resume our journey.
The second half took us to Key West and up to North Carolina before heading back west. In addition to National Parks and other key points of interest, I wanted to be sure to visit sites related to racial justice and civil rights.
Looking for things to do this spring and summer? Explore the Chinatown-International District with the Wing Luke Museum!
Find the full calendar of tours and register at Tour Calendar — Wing Luke Museum. Tours include admission to the museum.
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