Every person has value as a member of the human family. The suffering caused by racism must be ended if we want to create fair and loving communities. We work to end racial discrimination and injustice, starting within ourselves and moving out into the world around us. We will continue until there is peace, liberty, and justice for all.

The Racial Justice Task Force

The Racial Justice Task Force works to increase our voice and visibility in the struggle for racial justice and against white supremacy in our local community as well as at the state and national levels. We work with UU the Vote and Election Protection to ensure every vote counts. We support/partner with programs and initiatives led by people of color within our denomination through Black Lives UU and within our community including the Akron NAACP, Freedom BLOC and other projects and initiatives.

Black Lives Matter signs are available through the church office for $10.

Stay updated through emails sent via UUCA email list and posted on our Facebook page.

For more information please contact Chair, Deb Lemire

The UUCA Anti-Racism Audit Team

Conduct an audit of the church’s programs, structures, policies, practices, and history and analyze systemic racism and white supremacy culture, habits, and practices within the UUCA in order to provide a thorough, thoughtful analysis of the church’s institutional response to race, for the purpose of growth, reparative action, justice, and equity, according to our principles. There will be a three-year period after which there will be a check-in to reassess the process, timeframe. If you have questions or would like to know more contact coordinator Sarah Culver .

Members of the Team: Sarah Culver, Akrista L’Bert, Cir L’Bert Sr, Nassim Mir

Read about the history behind the development of the Anti-Racism Audit Team.