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This is your own personal journey. To participate, we ask that you complete at least 3 activities this week. You can use the ARC Tracking tool below to monitor your progress. Choose from of the following:
JOIN US: For a social gathering of Listen Learn Act and friends and other justice advocates to connect and support each other in this work of love. We'll hear from several organizations about their work in the community. It's casual and free with light snacks, drinks and libations. Wednesday, July 17th at the Earth and Spirit Center from 6:00 - 7:30. Let us know you're coming to help us plan - sign up HERE
WATCH: "60-Minutes" piece on The Clotilda, the last known slave ship to bring enslaved Africans to America in 1860. The burned ship was discovered in Alabama – not far from where many of the descendants live today in a town called Africatown. The stories of those enslaved Africans have been passed down for generations.
Clotilda
READ: The Philadelphia Orchestra is renaming its hall after Marian Anderson 75 years after she was turned away from performing at Constitution Hall in Washington, DC due to her race, an event that prompted Eleanor Roosevelt to arrange for her to give a historic concert on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.
Read about it here.
WATCH: This short documentary on the “irrational hope” of the Lincoln Memorial concert: Lincoln Memorial Concert
*And on her phenomenal range: Marian Anderson
LEARN: About Louisville’s Western Library. “In Kentucky, the oldest Black independent library is still making history.”
Western Library
ATTEND: The world premiere of “Who Killed Alberta Jones?” on Saturday, July 13th at 6:00 p.m. Produced by Redline Performing Arts in partnership with Actors Theatre of Louisville, this original drama by playwright Larry Muhammad explores the remarkable life and tragic loss of pioneering Louisville attorney and civil rights champion Alberta Jones. This is a free event at the Alberta O. Jones Park - no registration is necessary. Seating will be first come first served. Chairs will be provided, but you are also welcome to bring your own (they might be more comfortable). For more information: Alberta Jones
VISIT: The (Un)Known Project on the riverfront between 8th and 9th Street. There are newly dedicated “footprints” from Elders who’ve committed to Civil Rights. Learn more about the project and the event HERE
LEARN: About (and maybe visit?) the newly opened Freedom Monument Sculpture Park and National Monument to Freedom in Montgomery Alabama, the closest the U.S. has to a national monument to the victims of enslavement. Read more here
National monument
VOLUNTEER: Change Today/Change Tomorrow has organized a partnership with Trader Joe’s to collect surplus groceries and deliver them to the Feed the West offices for distribution. Learn more here
WATCH / LEARN: This inspiring story of two sisters who bought the plantation where their ancestors were once enslaved. Two Sisters
READ: The Metropolitan Housing Coalition, along with several other organizations, have worked together over the past two years to educate the public about Middle Housing, which is considered one solution to the lack of affordable housing in Louisville. The Middle Housing amendment to the Land Development Code would allow duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, townhouses, cottage courts, and walking courts throughout residential areas of Louisville Metro. Read on for public comments when the Amendment was opened up for community feedback. These were often full of hate and misinformation. Comments
To submit your own comments Here
Read more about middle housing Here
CREATE your own anti-racism activity. If you like, please share it with us at dikerrigan@listenlearnact.org so we can pass the idea on to others.
CONNECT: Invite a friend to the 4-week ARC. Just send them this link to sign up!
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/zwhIEQp
Thank you for your commitment.
Debbi and Di
Use the link below to copy or download this ARC Tool to track your progress:
ARC tracking tool.xlsx
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