Category Archives: Black History Month

From the President (February 2016)

Posted on February 15, 2016 by umw2012

Yes I Do Matter For the Lord is righteous, he loves justice; the upright will see his face. Psalm 11:7 (NIV) Often we see what the world wants us to see through the lens of mass media. The “truth” presented … Continue reading →

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Pauli Murray: Intersectional Trailblazer

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Tara Barnes

I’ve got another podcast for you, this time on Pauli Murray, an important woman not only in United Methodist Women history but U.S. history, featured in the June 2015 issue of response. This podcast, from Stuff Mom Never Told You, … Continue reading →

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From the Editor (February 2016)

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Tara Barnes

This issue is our bi-yearly Mission Maps issue, showing where United Methodist Women is putting faith, hope and love into action around the world. Where our hands can’t reach, our hearts and financial giving can, making our creative, supportive community … Continue reading →

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How to Use This Issue (February 2015)

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Tara Barnes

This issue goes to print not long after two grand juries chose not to send police officers Darren Wilson or Daniel Pantaleo to trial for killing unarmed black men. Protesters across the country continue to rally not just in memory of Michael Brown and Eric Garner but for the worth … Continue reading →

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How to Use This Issue (February 2014)

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Tara Barnes

February is Black History Month in the United States. Regardless of your skin color, black history is your history. It’s American history. It’s our history. Let’s celebrate it. This month make racial justice your group’s focus by honoring the work of our black forebears and taking part in the … Continue reading →

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