PC(USA) Action Alert - Taking a Stand Against Racism

The Presbyterian Church (USA) Office of Public Witness is outraged by the senseless murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer. Derek Chauvin, the arresting officer, forced Floyd to the ground and placed his knee on his neck until he was dead. For several minutes, the officer refused to relent as people in the crowd were pleading with him to stop, and Floyd echoed Eric Garner saying, "I can't breathe." This incident adds to the many other recent occurrences of brutality against the Black community. The racism, white supremacy, and anti-Blackness so prevalent within our country must end. As people of faith, we must honor the inherent value and dignity of all people and seek justice when that value and dignity is attacked.

We are calling on Presbyterians to take action and "stand against racism in all its myriad forms." We urge you to:

1.    Petition the President of the United States to proclaim a national day of "Mourning Against Racial Injustice" on June 19th, the traditional day of celebration for African Americans over the end of slavery, where flags will be flown at half-mast.

2.    Contact your member of Congress demanding legislation that defines racialized police violence as a hate crime.

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	the world into the church to seek and worship God, be formed in faith, and be nurtured by the congregation;
	the people to live God's love through Jesus Christ; and
	God's grace in deeds of justice and compassion.

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