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The killing of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and other Black Americans by police has spurred an unprecedented level of protests and demonstrations in the U.S. (and around the world), calling for increased accountability for police officers and long-overdue reforms in policing and the criminal justice system. This conversation will address the increased national debate and proliferation of misinformation and misrepresentation of protests and protesters, in particular those associated with the Black Lives Matter movement.
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Joseph Harrington is a Pegasus Professor in the UCF Department of Physics, chair of the UCF Faculty Senate, and a member of the UCF Board of Trustees. His research area is exoplanetary atmospheres. Highlights include the first detection of light emitted by a planet orbiting another star and the discovery of the smallest nearby exoplanet. Joe's early interest in science was challenged by his church's gift of a bible in the second grade. Like many, he has struggled to find a consistent narrative that respects both scientific evidence and the benefits of prayer and religion. Joe will discuss the nature of truth and how science and faith systems assess, challenge, and communicate ideas. Joe is also a long-time UUUF member.
Since 1989, there have been movements across the US to celebrate Indigenous People's Day, honoring the Native Americans, their history and culture, instead of Columbus Day. Dr. Spears-Rico, a cultural anthropologist, indigenous scholar, artist, and mother, will share her perspective and her experience with this movement, including participating in the protests in St. Paul MN.
Why do we gather on Sunday mornings? Why it is all so important? Rev. Tracie, a UU minister most recently with Tri-County UU in Summerfield, FL, shares her thoughts on our Unitarian Universalist faith and its meaning for us and for the world.
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The University Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (UUUF) condemns racism, police brutality, and white supremacy ideology in no uncertain terms. In accordance with our First Principle, “The inherent worth and dignity of every human being,” we recognize our shared humanity and acknowledge the systemic injustice to which our black, brown, and Native American (BIPOC) siblings have been subjected for generations. We see you and we grieve alongside you.
The UUUF reaffirms its commitment to radical inclusion. We are dismayed by present conditions of racial injustice. We support and affirm every person’s right to peaceful protest. Many of these protests have resulted in violence and some have included rioting and looting. We do not condone violence or the destruction of property. We understand rioting as a symptom of oppression and injustice. Our goal is to heal the systems rather than merely treating the symptoms. We are committed to fully engaging in the hard work of anti-racism, including support of Black Lives Matter, and in making our community a safe and welcoming space for all.
UUUF Board of Trustees, October 5, 2020
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