NCCJ is building leadership, capacity & support for racial equity & social justice.
Our programs support youth and adults alike in building a better region for all of us, not just some of us.
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Thank you for your support in bringing NCCJ's serious education to the region.
The 2016 election is over, and the outcome is one that many feared and worked actively to avoid. It goes without saying that many also voted for exactly this result, which is where some of the disbelief and fear comes from. How could a campaign be successful when it trafficked so explicitly in racism, xenophobia, and misogyny? When it took aim at civil liberties and outright civility? When it so clearly divided us, American from American?
For many of us, these aspects of the campaign were traumatizing, highlighting the ways that we have been and are marginalized in American society. Many of us are hurt, anxious, angry, and aghast. I have heard so many people this morning who, like me, consoled and explained this outcome to their children—grade school children who don’t understand how this could happen, because they have witnessed bullying and name-calling that would not be tolerated in their classroom. Children who are worried about what this means for their family and friends who are different in some way.
The truth is, whatever the outcome of the election, the campaign process has shown us how much more work there is to do to end racism, sexism, heterosexism, ableism, and all forms of systemic targeting of our fellow human beings. It has highlighted how much bigger the divides we are trying to bridge, and the importance of our work to open minds and build relationships to foster inclusion and equity. And it stands as an important reminder of how important it is to enshrine progress and protections for marginalized groups in structural policy change.
Our work is cut out for us. NCCJ continues to pursue our vision of a better community for all of us, not just some us. If you are feeling like you don’t know what to do, you can join us and support our work today:
Together, we can and will advance inclusion, equity, and justice in our region.
We at NCCJ St. Louis mourn the violent loss of life we have seen this week. The shooting deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile and now five police officers in Dallas have devastated and traumatized so many of us. Already we are witnessing instances of the polarized response common after such tragedies, rooted in and reflecting our legacy of racism. We urge the community to come together to act and uproot this legacy.
"People of good will can do better."
President Obama spoke these words yesterday, pressing us to have a greater sense of urgency to implement reforms that will address racial disparities in law enforcement—averting tragedies like those we saw in Louisiana, Minnesota, and Dallas—while also supporting effective crime-fighting and promoting safer communities. As we have for 85 years, NCCJ calls on us to regard one another as people of good will—across all of our differences—so that we can work together to do better for our communities.
To echo so many of our speakers last night at the 71st Brotherhood Sisterhood Awards Celebration, the work to bridge differences and push for inclusion, equity, and justice is as needed now as ever. We've heard from so many of you today, saying you left the program inspired and ready to do more. NCCJ is eager to partner with you to build a better community for all of us, not just some of us!
We look forward to honoring the 2016 Awardees tonight at 6pm, the Coronado Ballroom.
We are grateful to our sponsors:
BENEFACTOR: Ameren, Bryan Cave, and the Millstone Foundation
SUSTAINER: Alice Conway, Sam & Marilyn Fox, Joseph Sheehan, Paul & Nancy Parker Tice, Centene, and Emerson
SUPPORTER: Ken Kranzberg, Michael & Leslie Litwack, Barnes Jewish Hospital, Deaconess Foundation, Express Scripts, Monsanto, Purina, and Saint Louis University
PATRON: Tony & Leslie Corey, Jack & Sherry Delo, Michael Staenberg, Commerce Bank, Daniel White Fund, Missouri Foundation for Health, Washington University, and Youth in Need
Help make the 71st Brotherhood Sisterhood Awards Celebration a night to remember! We need volunteers for a number of tasks. You can signup online: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040b48a8aa28a13-71st
We are looking for Anytown/ALLY Alumni to talk with guests about their experiences! We also need folks to help set up in the morning (make sure to come back and enjoy the event in the evening) and break down in the evening. In between, we need folks to help with registration, the auction, and checkout.
We hope to see you there!
2016 event co-chairs Michael Newmark and Bob Newmark invite you to join us in recognizing Ghazala Hayat, Amy Hunter, Richard Mark, Bob Millstone, and Nancy Parker Tice for their work to build a better region for all of us, not just some of us.
Join us June 14 for the 71st Brotherhood Sisterhood Awards Celebration. Tickets available at our website!
Help make the 71st Brotherhood Sisterhood Awards Celebration a night to remember! We need volunteers for a number of tasks. You can signup online: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040b48a8aa28a13-71st
We are looking for Anytown/ALLY Alumni to talk with guests about their experiences! We also need folks to help set up in the morning (make sure to come back and enjoy the event in the evening) and break down in the evening. In between, we need folks to help with registration, the auction, and checkout.
We hope to see you there!
2016 event co-chairs Michael Newmark and Bob Newmark invite you to join us in recognizing Ghazala Hayat, Amy Hunter, Richard Mark, Bob Millstone, and Nancy Parker Tice for their work to build a better region for all of us, not just some of us.
Join us June 14 for the 71st Brotherhood Sisterhood Awards Celebration. Tickets available at our website!