On Tuesday, May 11, 2021, our event “The Color of Healthcare: How Healthcare Delivery and Outcomes Differ by Race–Right Here, Right Now” featured expert panelists Martine Hackett, PhD and Dana Sussman, JD-MPH discussing the current racial disparities in healthcare, treatment of patients and life expectancy and what we might do …
The LI Herald has published a recap of our “Racism 2020: Demonstration, Legislation, Reconciliation” virtual event on June 17. “RaisingVoicesUSA, a Rockville Centre-based community organization, gathered a group of panelists on Zoom video conferencing June 17 to speak about recent events regarding racial injustices and how to move forward. Nearly …
RVUSA and the Anti-Racism Project received a shoutout in this excellent article from Newsday about ERASE Racism’s work to address racism and inequality on Long Island. Read the article › Learn more about the Anti-Racism Project ›
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Our Activist Profile series highlights RaisingVoicesUSA members who have found their path to civic engagement by raising their voice for the issues they’re most passionate about. Want to be featured? Contact us at info@raisingvoicesusa.org to learn more. Issue/Cause: Anti-Racism Activism What was your first experience as an activist and what …
“We are here tonight to be heard, and to remind ourselves and each other of the power and the responsibility that each of us has every day. We have to use our voices and encourage others to use theirs for the common good.”
– Emma Travers, co-founder, Raising Voices USA
There was a huge turnout at Central Synagogue-Beth Emeth, in Rockville Centre, New York this evening as people gathered on the steps, onto the sidewalks, and around the corner for a moving and heartfelt vigil. The “Unite the Right Rally” in Charlottesville, Virginia last weekend left three dead and many injured in a horrific display of racism and white supremacy.
Rockville Centre Mayor Francis Murray, State Senator Todd Kaminsky, Rabbi Elliot Skiddell of Central Synagogue, the Rev. Scott Ressman of the United Church of Rockville Centre, and Pastor Robert Grimm of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church were among the vigil’s speakers.
We at Raising Voices USA stand together as one, as we condemn acts of racism and strive toward unity and understanding.
CHARLOTTESVILLE VIGIL
Thursday, August 17 @ 7:00 pm
Raise your voice as we join with numerous local clergy and elected officials for a vigil in response to this weekend’s events in Charlottesville:
Thursday, August 17, 7:00 pm
Central Synagogue-Beth Emeth
(DeMott Avenue, Rockville Centre)
We will gather on the front steps of the synagogue and stand together as one with other community organizations as we condemn acts of racism and strive toward unity and understanding. Friends, family and neighbors are encouraged to join us.
This event is co-sponsored by RaisingVoicesUSA, Central Synagogue-Beth Emeth, NYS Senator Todd Kaminsky, United Church of Rockville Centre, St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, R.V.C., Vineyard Church, NYS Assembly Member Brian Curran, Indivisible of RVC, and the Village of Rockville Centre.
