Social Action Committee for Racial Justice
There’s still time to join those who have signed the White Allies Pledge before the Social Action Committee for Racial Justice (SACRJ) publishes the names of those who have made the commitment in March. The Pledge provides an opportunity for white people who are committed to racial equity and justice in our community to Sign Up and Be Counted.
We the undersigned…
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Will make a conscious effort to extend courtesy, respect, and kindness to people of color in public spaces. We will also take extra steps to be welcoming and warm toward people of color in predominantly white spaces.
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Recognize that white supremacy is built into the structures and systems of our society and work to persuade decision making authorities to enact changes in our laws, rules and regulations necessary to dismantle institutionalized systematic racism.
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Will speak up against racism in white spaces and listen deeply to Black voices in mixed spaces.
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Will strive to recognize racial prejudice in our own thinking and behaviors and how being white affords us unearned power and privilege.
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Will use our political and social power to promote Black leadership in all its forms.
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Acknowledge that we do not have all the answers as to how to undo racism and make a concerted effort to establish and maintain relationships with people of color so we can achieve a deeper, richer understanding of our shared humanity.
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Will teach children and youth in our circle the importance and value of showing respect and kindness to others, accepting differences, social inclusivity, and equal treatment under the law for all.
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Will advocate for reforms in local policing and school policies and practices to support and protect people of color from unjust and unfair treatment in our community.
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Will use our economic power to hire and promote people of color in our businesses and workplaces, and will support businesses owned by people of color.
