Today, we honor Dr. King for his courage, strength, and passion as an American Civil rights leader. We recognize the work that has been done, and still needs to be done, to achieve racial equality.
Last year we released a statement demanding justice for all people regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and other differences. This year, we echo our requests as we begin our road towards racial healing and instill trust, dismantle hate, and bring people together.
The first step however, is the willingness to acknowledge the role that racism plays in creating institutional disparities in all segments of our society.
Once the truths are shared and acknowledged, communities can begin to heal and move forward to address the issues of employment opportunities, access to education, affordable housing, and quality healthcare that result in widespread disparities and limits the future of our children.
In a time of so much pain and uncertainty, we reflect on how necessary it is to come together as one. As our nation struggles with a formal transfer of power, a global pandemic, and many more issues, at United Way of Greater Union County we know that coming together with our communities is the key to uniting our nation together.
United Way of Greater Union County will continue to remain a vigilant community partner and confront racism, hate and injustice, and champion dignity, respect and hope. Now and always, we will stand and Live United.
We invite you to connect with us to help further the conversation and to develop actions that will promote equity. For more information on our work in the community, please visit our website at uwguc.org.
Sincerely,