Rev. Damon Lynch, III Tuesday, January 29, 2019, 7:00 p.m. The year 2019 marks the 400th year since the arrival of the first slave ship at Jamestown. Slavery has ended. Civil Rights laws have been passed. But racism continues. Here in Cincinnati, the rates of childhood poverty and shortened life expectancy fall heavily on People […]
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Resources from Eric Ward
GAPP began when hate literature was being dropped all over our area in 1999. We were confused that it was both racist and anti-Semitic. We didn’t understand the connection between racism and anti-Semitism; between white supremacy and white nationalism. In June of this year, the newly formed Cincinnati Regional Coalition Against Hate invited community organizer […]
Be Our Guest for a Thanksgiving Feast
Our Turkish Muslim friends invite you to an international Thanksgiving Dinner with American and Turkish favorites. This dinner is a gift of thanks for all the loving friendship shared with their community. Over the years we have had cooking classes, teas, interfaith discussions, picnics, and one-on-one friendships and sharing with our friends in the Turkish […]
A Candlelight Vigil
A community response in support of the victims of hate in Pittsburgh, Kentucky and around the nation. Sunday, November 45:00 – 5:30 p.m. Peace Pole Garden in Beech Acres Park6910 Salem Road, Anderson Township All are welcome to bring a brief reading to share: a poem, a meaningful quote, or a prayer. Readings interspersed with […]
Mourning the Creation of Racial Categories
Mourning the Creation of Racial Categories This film is a project at Northern Kentucky University professor Joan Ferrante and her amazing students. Discussion will follow.September 17, 2018Immaculate Heart of Mary Church 7880 Beechmont Avenue, Cincinnati, 45255 7:00-9:00 PMThe Mourning the Creation of Racial Categories (MCRC) Project is dedicated to using the transformative powers of the arts to mourn the creation of racial categories and to help us understand and acknowledge […]
A Gathering at the Peace Pole in Beech Acres Park
A Gathering at the Peace Pole in Beech Acres ParkSunday, August 19, 20187:00-7:30 PM. 6910 Salem Road, Anderson Township, 45230 In light of the recent KKK flyer leafleting in Anderson Township and the rise nationally of white supremacist activity, GAPP and ACRU invite you to join with your neighbors to say NO to hate; stand up for Diversity, Understanding, and Inclusion; and affirm the unity of our […]
JOIN GAPP & ACRU for a book discussion
JOIN GAPP & ACRU (Anderson Churches for Racial Unity) for a book discussion.We invite you to readTEARS WE CANNOT STOP: A Sermon to White America, by Michael Eric Dyson.Then join your neighbors on Tuesday, July 17, 7:00 PM, atEastern Hills Friends Meeting, 1671 Nagel Road, 45255. Registration requested at www.bookstudy.eventbrite.com Dust Jacket Reviews:Toni Morrison writes: “Elegantly written, Tears We […]
A Gathering for Prayer and Understanding
A Gathering for Prayer and Understanding: Sunday, June 10, 4:00 PM, at Heritage. Please join GAPP for this Gathering with Native American Elders and local religious leaders. Mary Pember and Guy Jones will share Native perspectives on mascots and other cultural insights. They will be joined by Rev. Leslie Woodward, Rev. Canon William Scrivener of Christ […]
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Film Screening of More Than A Word
GAPP invites you to a film screeningMore Than A Wordby filmmakers John Little and Kenn Little, enrolled members of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.Friday, May 11, 7:00 PMHeritage UU Church2710 Newtown Road, 45244 The film offers a fascinating look inside the movement to change the name of the Washington R*dskins football team. The film traces how the […]
Learn More About the AHS Mascot Issue
Greater Anderson Promotes Peace (GAPP), whose focus is diversity, respect and inclusion, has supported changing the Anderson High School mascot for over eighteen years. GAPP has researched the concerns of Native American organizations who support the change. Key issues include: such mascots have harmful psychological effects on Native American students; they encourage cultural appropriation of […]