Heartland Regional
Bahá'í Council
Striving for Racial Justice
"Forging a path to racial justice"
The NSA Statement to the American People on the Elimination of Racial Prejudice.
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"The Bahá’ís of the United States join our fellow-citizens in heartfelt grief at the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and so many others whose lives were suddenly taken by appalling acts of violence. These heartbreaking violations against fellow human beings, due only to the color of their skin, have deepened the dismay caused by a pandemic whose consequences to the health and livelihoods of people of color have been disproportionately severe. This has come to pass against a backdrop of long standing racial injustice in virtually every aspect of American life. It is clear that racial prejudice is the most vital and challenging issue we face as a country.
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"Yet, amidst these tragedies, there are also signs of hope."
[To see entire statement click "Forging a Path" link above.]