civil rights activism
Annual Benjamin Lay Lecture: The Collective Reparations Responsibility
This year’s lecture presented by Rashaun Williams, “The Collective Reparations Responsibility”, is a conversation and workshop on how different communities can play their part in reparative justice to Black Americans whose ancestors endured chattel slavery in the United States.
Rashaun Williams is an all around altruist. He has been a community organizer and human services professional in Philadelphia for over a decade and is passionate about creating opportunities for his community. During his 4 years as the co-chair of N’COBRA PHL, he authored, organized, and lobbied for and eventually co-chaired the Philadelphia Reparations Task Force.
Selden Smith’s Call to Serve as Rising Clerk
Selden Smith has been a part of the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting community for his whole life, bringing care, humor, and dedication to his work among Friends. Selden shared his reflections on his journey with Quakerism, his unexpected call to serve as Rising Clerk, and his hopes for the future of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting. He highlights the importance of recognizing the gifts and talents within our community—both in ourselves and in others—and how these contributions sustain and strengthen the work we share as Friends.
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