Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day-Of Issue
News and Upcoming Events,
January 15, 2024 and following
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"When an individual is protesting society's refusal
to acknowledge their dignity as a human being,
their very act of protest confers dignity on them.”
--adapted from quote of Bayard Rustin (1912-1987)
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"We're on the road to freedom" song from the film "Rustin" (2023)
Activist Bayard Rustin faces racism and homophobia as he helps change the course of
Civil Rights history by orchestrating the 1963 March on Washington.
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Good Day, all!
As we commemorate and celebrate the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. today, we are invited to reflect on his life and the work he engaged in together with many others.
Recently my husband and I watched the new documentary drama film "Rustin" produced by Barack and Michelle Obama's Higher Ground Productions, among other producers. From the film we can learn about the significant role Bayard Rustin (of West Chester, Pennsylvania) played in making sure the August 28, 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom actually happened and was facilitated so well, peacefully and non-violently. Perhaps you have seen it or would enjoy seeing it too; the link to a song from the film is provided above. The quote above reminds us that there is dignity in the justice work we do, and that we want to continue to strive for human dignity, for all.
On behalf of the board of directors of the CommUNITY Breakfast Collaborative, I wish you a happy and meaningful MLK DAY!
Upcoming events are provided below.
Peace, AM
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January 15 (Monday) 9:00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. "Teach-In" via ZOOM | |
Bethel AME's Teach-In Zoom link
Join us on Zoom as we honor the legacy of the Reverend Dr Martin Luther King, Jr.:
Hosted and facilitated by Bethel AME Church of Ardmore. Zoom link for ALL LEARNING SESSIONS between 9am-1pm.
Meeting ID: 258 111 9868 Passcode: 966785 One tap mobile +13092053325, +1 929 436 2866
| January 15 (Monday) 10:00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. | |
Join us for meaningful hands-on Service Projects in honor of the Rev Dr Martin Luther King, Jr.
Activities include: Cook for a Friend, Letter writing to address gun violence, making toys for shelter animals, crafting cards, sort donated clothes, and much more! Lunch will be provided, bring a friend!
Collections: Period & Hygiene products info, gently used clothes (all seasons/sizes), and used blankets for shelter animals.
For More Information, please email: bethaminfo@gmail.com
| January 24 (Wednesday) 3:00 p.m. till 4:30 p.m. Monthly Virtual Book Study "We Cry Justice": Poor People's Campaign |  | |
The Bible cries for justice, and we do too. It’s time to act on God’s persistent call to repair the breach and fight poverty, not the poor.
From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible proclaims justice and abundance for the poor. Yet these powerful passages about poverty are frequently overlooked and misinterpreted.
Enter The Poor People’s Campaign, a movement against racism, poverty, ecological devastation, militarism, and religious nationalism. In We Cry Justice, Liz Theoharis, co-chair of the campaign, is joined by pastors, community organizers, scholars, low-wage workers, lay leaders, and people in poverty to interpret sacred stories about the poor seeking healing, equity, and freedom.
In a world roiled by poverty and injustice, Scripture still speaks. Organized into fifty-two chapters, each focusing on a key Scripture passage, We Cry Justice offers comfort and challenge from the many stories of the poor taking action together. Read anew the story of the exodus that frees people from debt and slavery, the prophets who denounce the rich and ruling classes, the stories of Jesus’s healing and parables about fair wages, and the early church’s sharing of goods. Reflection questions and a short prayer at the end of each chapter offer the opportunity to use the book devotionally through a year.
The Bible cries for justice, and we do too. It’s time to act on God’s persistent call to repair the breach and fight poverty, not the poor.
Register today to join us and receive the zoom link.
| January 24 (Wednesday): Honorable Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta at Villanova University to give annual Martin Luther King keynote lecture | |
SAVE THE DATE: Hon. Pennsylvania State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta (D-181) will deliver the MLK Keynote Lecture on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 in the Villanova Room of Connelly Center.
This annual lecture is free and open to the public.
| January 25 (Thursday) 7:30 p.m. Haverford College (VCAM Presentation Lounge): Camille Samuels |  | |
The Center for Peace & Global Citizenship of Haverford College will present Camille Samuels ‘21 with the 2024 Creative Maladjustment and Youth-led Social Change Award, established to recognize young leaders advancing peace, justice, inclusion or sustainability in alignment with Martin Luther King’s call for resistance to injustice, urging what he called “creative maladjustment.” This event will be part of the Haverford College celebration of the MLK holiday throughout January.
On Thursday evening, Camille will be the featured speaker presenting on the theme Creative Maladjustment: Relationships & Sustainability, in an event co-sponsored by the Race and Ethnicity Education (REEO). Camille will spend a few days on campus, meeting with members and partners of the Haverford College Community committed to food justice and local Black and led farms.
Please reach out to Janice Lion or Diamond Howell-Shields for more information.
Nominated by Pendo Kamau ‘24, Camille will receive an award and an honorarium of $1000. From Pendo’s nomination:
Camille embodies a deep love for meaningful, sustainable relationships to land and community; in her academic and personal ventures, she invests herselves in communities and institutions that are pushing for more equitable relationships to the environment and food, particularly for Black people and marginalized communities.
Camille Samuels (HC ‘21) is a Black feminist anthropologist, community archivist, and urban farmer in South Central Los Angeles. Born and raised in the Washington DC area, she attended Haverford College for undergraduate studies, where she pursued an independent major in health studies. During her time at Haverford, Camille was involved in the Black Students League, Center for Peace and Global Citizenship, and Students for Abolition Liberation and Transformation, among other organizations. She served as a fellow for the Rethink Outside program in 2021, where she worked to increase participation in outdoor recreation for Black youth in Los Angeles.
Currently, she is a National Science Foundation graduate fellow and PhD student in sociocultural anthropology at the University of California, Irvine. Her dissertation research explores Black epistemological imperatives for striving to achieve racial justice using agriculture. Focusing on the emergence of the food justice movement in South Central Los Angeles, she explores the practice and promise of using urban agriculture as a method of resistance and community development in Black California.
| Ongoing through the month of January | January 2 through January 31: Donations Accepted for Clothing Drive | SAVE THE DATE: WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 14 @ 11 AM | |
December 5, 2023 WEBINAR: "Injustice in the Holy Land: Israel-Palestine and Catholic Social Teaching"
Amid the current violence in Israel-Palestine, the webinar explores the deeper context and history that shape today's challenges—including the hardships faced by Palestinian Christians—and discusses how Catholic social teaching can inspire our efforts to advocate alongside Jews, Muslims, and others for a just peace for all people in the Holy Land.
Presenter Bio: Jordan Denari Duffner, Ph.D., is an author, educator, and scholar of Muslim-Christian relations and Interreligious dialogue. Her books are Finding Jesus among Muslims and Islamophobia: What Christians Should Know (and Do) about Anti-Muslim Discrimination. She is an alumna of Brebeuf Jesuit and Georgetown University.
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Recording of January 3, 2024 "Uncomfortable Conversations" available:
A pre-recorded presentation by Dr. Joy DeGruy Leary was shared. The title of the presentation is “Post Traumatic Slave Disorder” and may be viewed at the first button.
A recording of the meeting may be accessed at the second button.
| Pope Francis approves Blessing of LGBTQ+ Catholics: In mid-December, the Vatican announced a new declaration approved by Pope Francis that opens the path for LGBTQ+ people’s relationships to be blessed in the church. | |
From "Interfaith Digest" of Interfaith Philadelphia (12/5/23):
"Interfaith leaders influenced MLK’s Christian outlook, biographer says"
While deeply committed to his Christian faith, Martin Luther King Jr. was influenced by Buddhist, Hindu and Jewish ideas in formulating and leading the Civil Rights movement, said Jonathan Eig, author of the new biography, King: A Life.
| Recording of 2023 Undoing Racism Day program of the CommUNITY Breakfast Collaborative is now available! |
Radnor Township is Updating Its Comprehensive Plan and it’s Looking for You to Participate
Post Date:09/29/2023 11:58 AM
Radnor Township is updating its Comprehensive Plan, titled "A Vision for Radnor 2035." The Comprehensive Plan will define a shared vision for the Township, shaped by the input from the community. The vision will lay the foundation for the strategic goals and actionable recommendations that will provide a roadmap for decision-making and investment prioritization over the next 10 years.
“In order to ensure the voices of the community are embedded into the Township’s priorities over the next ten years, we’re excited to partner with FHI Studio to engage Radnor through a series of outlets,” said Township Manager William White, MBA. “Public engagement is critical to the process and critical to creating an accurate and successful comprehensive plan. We hope that Radnor will invest a few minutes and provide their thoughts in the Virtual Workshop and stay connected with us throughout the process.”
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
People who want to get involved immediately should visit Radnor2035.com. There, people can find a link to the Virtual Workshop. This interactive survey will allow participants to share their ideas about how to make Radnor Township an even better place. They will be able to identify their priorities for the Township and use an online mapping tool to identify where there are issues that need to be fixed. They can also share their big ideas for what would improve the Township, then read and upvote other responses. The Virtual Workshop will help the Township understand community concerns and prioritize topics for the Plan.
Later in the process, there will be presentations and in-person events where people can learn more about the project and contribute to the development of the Plan. Since it will be a few months before that work begins, the Township is encouraging people to visit Radnor2035.com and sign up for emails.
WHAT IS A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Municipalities are enabled by the Municipalities Planning Code (MPC) to create comprehensive plans to guide growth and development for their jurisdictions. These plans play an important role in guiding the community's future growth, development, and preservation. The plans are legally required to set goals and polices for land use, environment and natural resources, housing, economic development, transportation, housing, historical and archeological resources, community services economic development. However, municipalities are also permitted to address other issues and topics that are specific to their communities. Most importantly, comprehensive plans serve as the foundation for zoning and play a critical role in the land development process.
WHAT WILL RADNOR TOWNSHIP’S PLAN INCLUDE
The Comprehensive Plan will update the existing 2003 Plan that is available on the Township’s website. Like the previous Plan, A Vision for Radnor will address the following topics and themes, and any additional priorities identified during the engagement process:
- Open Space, Trails, & Recreation
- Stormwater Management
- Neighborhood Conservation
- Economic Development
- Community Resources
- Housing Diversity & Affordability
- Mobility & Connectivity
- Institutional Relations
- Historic Preservation
- Environmental Protection & Sustainability
At the end of the year-long planning process, FHI Studio and Township staff will present the Plan for adoption by the Board of Commissioners. Once the Plan is adopted, it becomes the official policy of the Township, and implementation of the strategies and action items can begin.
WHO IS DEVELOPING THE PLAN
Recognizing the importance of a robust and representative engagement to create a community-driven Plan, the Township has contracted FHI Studio to develop the Plan. FHI Studio will collaborate directly with the Township throughout the one-year process. The project will also include the input of a Steering Committee, a group of community representatives that will serve as advisors and ambassadors for the Plan.
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