Justice Updates
UU Justice NC May 17, 2024
UU Justice NC's Friday Action Hour, Friday May 17th at 11:00am. This Friday, we'll dive into the bills that are moving right now in the state legislative short session, including updates on the anti-immigration bill HB10 and the anti-free speech bill HB942. We will also hear an in-depth briefing on the new Anti-Protest Bill HB 237. This bill claims to be geared towards "Unmasking Mobs and Criminals" but in actuality, is part of a wave of new anti-protest bills sweeping the country in response to Pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses. Join via this Zoom link.
North Carolina UU the Vote Launch
North Carolina UU the Vote Launch - Tuesday, May 14th at 7:00pm. Join UU Justice NC and UU's across the state for the official kick-off of our 2024 UU the Vote Campaign. We will be joined by National UU the Vote Organizer, Nora Rasman, Carolina Jews for Justice Executive Director Abby Lublin, and other guests from our partner organizations across NC. This year, our moral legacy is on the line. Together, we can organize the largest activation of UUs in our state's history. Let's get ready to UU the Vote! Register Here!
UU Justice NC May 10, 2024
UU Justice NC's Friday Action Hour, Friday May 10th at 11:00am - Legislative Briefing on HB 942 - the “SHALOM” Act with our partners at Carolina Jews for Justice. HB 942 is a bill quickly moving through the state legislature that would criminalize speaking out against Israeli policies and military conduct, using a highly contested and problematic definition of antisemitism adopted by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA). This Friday, Abby Lublin, Executive Director of Carolina Jews for Justice will help us unpack this bill and explain why it attacks free speech (the ACLU agrees!) and does not make the Jewish community safer. Join via this Zoom link.
Families Moving Forward May 11, 2024
Volunteer Opportunity
Saturday, May 11
Help renovate and beautify the property for families who call this place home.
Projects will include:
- Painting
- Mulching the playground
- Cleaning/Organizing the facility
If you are interested, reach out to organizer, Jane Hewitt.
Durham CAN Survey
Durham CAN (Congregations, Associations, and Neighborhoods) is performing a short survey on affordable housing for Duke University non-student support staff such as food workers, janitorial staff, librarians, and landscapers. If you or someone you know fits this criteria, please fill out the survey or send it to them!
UU Justice NC May 3, 2024
April 2023: Earth & Climate Justice Month: Living our UU Principles for Mother Earth & our Children
“Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world.” ― Howard Zinn
It may be hard to believe but April is right around the calendar corner and that means Earth and Climate Justice Month at ERUUF with in person and virtual offerings. We invite all members and friends to join us in putting intention and attention on living our UU 7th Principle (ultimately all our Principles are related as we cannot have justice or peace without clean air and water, fertile soil, and stable climate) at higher levels of expression in practical ways, right here and right now!
ERUUFians Invited to Join CSA
ERUUF is taking part in a summer CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) with a local farmer of color sponsored by RAFI-USA's Come to the Table program. RAFI-USA is partnering with Kamal Bell and Sankofa Farms. Churches involved include First Presbyterian Church and Immaculate Conception, as well as ERUUF.
Sankofa Farms is a multifaceted agricultural entity that seeks to assist in changing the food intake habits of those living in and affected by food deserts. The goal of Sankofa Farms is to create a sustainable food source for minorities in both rural and urban areas located in Durham and Orange County.
Update on Welcome Home Project
The ERUUF Justice Ministry would like to thank the following ERUUFians for helping us sponsor 6 boxes for the Welcome Home project:
Grassroots Democracy in Action at the Hoover Road DHA Community
Early this summer, Durham CAN began organizing at the Durham Housing Authority (DHA) Hoover Road Community led by Organizer, Tinu Diver. Hoover Road is a conventional public housing community located in East Durham. The 54 multi-family townhomes were built in 1968. The units are for low income families and their rent is set at 30% of their income. Hoover Road residents include a mix of young families, multi-generational families, and elderly residents. Some residents have been living in the community for 25 years or more. 98% of heads of household are minorities and 94% make less than 30% AMI (1). According to the housing 1 authority, the average income of its 3,727 public housing tenants is $13,253 (2).
Read more: Grassroots Democracy in Action at the Hoover Road DHA Community
