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Weekly Action Update – August 22, 2017

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Thank you to everyone who participated in last week’s Vigil for Charlottesville. If you missed the vigil, we have a full recap here, including press coverage of the event. A special thank you to our co-sponsors, Central Synagogue-Beth Emeth, Indivisible of RVC, NYS Assembly Member Brian Curran, NYS Senator Todd Kaminsky, St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, R.V.C., United Church of Rockville Centre, the Village of Rockville Centre, and Vineyard Church. Your involvement was a powerful display of community and a reminder of how powerful we are when we raise our voices in unison.

These tensions and this struggle will not go away quickly or quietly. It is vital to keep speaking up against racism, intolerance, and hatred.

Ways to take action this week:

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Recap – Charlottesville Vigil, Rockville Centre, New York

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“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.

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Charlottesville Vigil

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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.

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Weekly Action Update – August 15, 2017

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The events this past weekend in Charlottesville left millions of Americans stunned, horrified, and deeply troubled. It is in the aftermath of such events that we must come together and raise our voices to stand up for what we believe in.

To those who marched, joined a rally, or went to a vigil this weekend, we thank you for your action. And if you can’t attend an upcoming event, there are still many ways to condemn hatred, racism, and intolerance.

Ways to take action this week:

Speak out against hate.

  1. Call, email, fax, or write your elected officials at every level and demand that incidents such as the Unite the Right rally be immediately, swiftly, and unequivocally condemned. Tell them you want funding restored to fight right-wing, domestic terrorism. Let them know that we expect more from our great nation, and that these activities run directly counter to the direction we should be heading. Our elected officials represent us; make sure they hear your voices clearly and loudly today and every day, and especially in the voting booth. Find your elected officials here.
  2. Join the Unity and Diversity committee. Raise your voice for justice, for peace, for understanding, and for acceptance by working with others who are dedicated to building community. Learn more about the committee and join now to get involved.
  3. Display a “Hate has no Home Here” sign where you live or work.Let’s flood our communities with symbols of love and acceptance. Signs cost $5 and orders are being taken through August 18. Click here to order your sign via email.

Learn the history behind what’s happening with North Korea.

Before the events in Charlottesville, tensions with North Korea were dominating the headlines. If you’re unsure of how we got to this point, or want a refresher on the history of diplomatic relations between the US and North Korea, this article will walk you through the milestones and help explain the current tensions.