Showing Up for Racial Justice calls, June 19 and June 23
UPDATE, 6/18: SURJ IS HOSTING A CALL TO HEAR FROM PEOPLE ON THE GROUND IN CHARLESTON AND ACTIONS THAT WHITE PEOPLE CAN TAKE TO SUPPORT THEM AND BLACK COMMUNITIES RIGHT NOW. THE CALL IS FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 8:00 EASTERN. REGISTER HERE.
As our vision statement tells us, KFTC is “working for a day when Kentuckians – and all people – enjoy a better quality of life.” And for a day “when discrimination is wiped out of our laws, habits, and hearts.” Getting there requires that we commit to standing up against racism and oppression and encourage and equip our members to do the same.
With that in mind, we invite KFTC members and allies to participate in an upcoming conference call with SURJ—Showing Up for Racial Justice.
KFTC is an affiliate of SURJ, a national network of groups and individuals organizing white people for racial justice. Through community organizing, mobilizing, and education, SURJ moves white people to act as part of a multi-racial majority for justice with passion and accountability. You can learn more about SURJ here.
On Tuesday, June 23rd, SURJ is hosting a national conference call titled “SURJ Basebuilding: Organizing from a Place of Mutual Interest”.
In SURJ, the term mutual interest is used to convey that we cannot overcome the challenges we face unless we also work for racial justice. Join this national call to hear from local groups across the country who are building a broader base of white people organized for racial justice by tapping into white people's mutual interest with people of color in ending racism.
After the SURJ call, we invite you to hang tight and join us for a Kentucky debrief. We’ll hang up at the conclusion of the SURJ call and dial into a KY conference call number for a quick conversation about what we learned and how we can put it to work here in Kentucky!
Here’s all the information you need to participate:
What:
SURJ Call on Organizing from a Place of Mutual Interest, followed by a KY Debrief call
When:
Tuesday, June 23rd
Time:
SURJ call begins at 8 pm eastern time and runs for 90 minutes. KY debrief will immediately follow (and last 20-30 minutes)
To register:
Click here to register for the SURJ call
KY Debrief:
For the KY debrief, immediately after the SURJ call concludes, hang up and dial:
Enter Passcode: 92447268#
Hope you’re able to join the call!