Allies for Racial Equity
Who We are
We are members of the Center For Spiritual Living Kansas City (CSLKC) community that are learning about racism and its effects on Black lives. We are a safe space to learn, share and grow.
OUR INTENTION
Our intention is to create a safe and sacred space in which to have open discussion. To have a shared experience in healing racism, to become aware of our own racial biases, to support each other by breaking the silence about racism, and to work toward change. We believe that if we, as white people, want to “create a world that works for everyone”, this is work we must do.
Our Mission Statement
The mission of Allies for Racial Equity (A4RE) is to engage in continuous, intentional, and compassionate work to support and advocate for racial justice. As intersectional allies, we commit to educating ourselves and others on racial issues, particularly those impacting Black Americans and to advocate for all oppressed groups.
We strive to:
Partner with communities and organizations working toward racial equity
Raise awareness about the challenges those communities face
Actively support policies and initiatives that promote justice, quality, and self-determination
We are dedicated to creating safe, open spaces for dialogue, reflection, and action, all while seeking to bring about healing and transformation through both collective effort and spiritual alignment.
What we do
Invite Black and white people together monthly to discuss current issues that are impacting the Black community.
Study Black history.
Explore white privilege and its negative effects.
Take field trips to Black-oriented displays, performances, museums and events.
Support Black-owned businesses.
Read and discuss books such as White Fragility, Do The Work and How to Be an Anti-Racist.
Watch relevant videos.
Listen to Black performers’ music.
View Black artist-created art.
When we meet
Let’s Talk About It - the first Sunday after service at 11:30 AM CT. In this meeting we bring Black and white people together to openly discuss current events in the Black community.
Classes - The 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM CT. On these evenings we share and educate each other.
Business Meetings - The 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM CT. On these evenings we discuss group-related business items and plan who will teach on what subjects. Class attendees are welcome.
All meetings take place at Center for Spiritual Living - Kansas City. 1014 W 39th Street Kansas City, MO 64111.
Questions?
Please send an email to alliesforracialequity@cslkc.org.
An impactful book that we’ve read and discussed as a group
How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi
How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi. This book is packed with information and insight!