Waterbury Area Anti Racism Coalition (WAARC) condemns the violence at the Capitol in Washington DC on January 6th and the rumored planned acts of violence in the days leading up to the Presidential Inauguration. While we believe responsibility and accountability are critical to creating a more just and inclusive society, we also call on all of our neighbors to refrain from participating in or protesting against armed demonstrations - and instead look for ways to be safe and engage in peaceful and respectful civil discourse.
STAY HOME
Please do not engage with or against reckless calls to arms. Stay home and stay safe.
JOIN US LIVE JAN 17-20 AT 5:00PM | 4 DAYS, 15 MINUTES A DAY
Please join us on Facebook live - 15 minutes a day for 4 days - for a peaceful counter-action. Join us via the WAARC Facebook page at 5 pm on January 17, 18, 19, and 20. In each 15 minute session, we will come together as a community, reflect on a short video or reading about important issues of our time, and engage in a shared 5 minutes of silence and intention-setting. The recordings will be posted on the page so those who can't make it at 5pm can participate at another time.
With this Facebook Live series, we hope to offer an opportunity to build shared energy around peace, healing, and reconciliation - while at the same time keeping people safe from violence and virus alike.
WINDOW CANDLES AND ART
We encourage our neighbors to place a candle or light in your window beginning at sundown each night January 17 - 20th to show your support for peace and justice. Share pictures of your candles on the WAARC Facebook page to share the light throughout our community! If art or writing inspires your personal light, share that on our page, too!
Please also consider these additional steps you can take to make a positive difference:
- Contact your representatives at every level to let them know violence will not be tolerated, and demand accountability from those who incite or engage in violent acts.
- If you have the means, make a donation to WAARC and/or the Peace and Justice Center to advance peace and justice in our community.
- Become a WAARC member and take direct, positive anti-racism action.
We hope you'll join WAARC in these peaceful counter-action steps and work with us to advance peace and justice in our community.
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