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Race and Racism<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Introduction<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n

As Friends, our belief that there is \u201cthat of God\u201d in everyone grounds our practice of upholding the worth of each human being. Each person is guided by an Inward Teacher toward truth; each has the capacity to experience and be transformed by Spirit. The fullness of our lives \u2013 as individuals and as a community \u2013 unfolds as we live into these spiritual truths. Just as we value each person, these core beliefs lead us to value the diversity of culture, race<\/span>, and ethnicity<\/span> that enrich the human family. Richmond Friends Meeting commits to being a faith community of deep hospitality for and inclusion of all people.<\/span><\/p>\n

We recognize that inequality and injustice based on race are deeply rooted in our society. Richmond Friends Meeting commits to challenging and repairing racism and racial bias in ourselves as individuals, within our\u00a0Meeting, and in our Meeting\u2019s relationships with the wider world.<\/span><\/p>\n

In Twelfth Month 2022, Richmond Friends Meeting approved formation of the Ad Hoc Committee on Race and Racism. The committee was charged with discerning what our meeting was led to do around race and racism. The committee was then further charged with developing an action\/implementation plan to guide the community into the future. The material on this page reflects the actions taken by the ad hoc committee and the ongoing results of that work.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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History of RFM Concerning Race and Racism<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n

History of RFM Concernng Race and Racism<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

RFM Race and Racism History Timeline<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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What’s Happening Now<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Indigenous Reparations Ad Hoc Update, December 2025<\/a><\/h2>

Executive Summary Purpose and Charge of the Committee The Ad Hoc Committee on Reparations to Indigenous Peoples was established in February 2025 to explore and recommend ways Richmond Friends Meeting (RFM) can make a meaningful financial contribution\u2014no less than…<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Race and Racial Justice Team, Richmond Friends Meeting 2025 Report<\/a><\/h2>

In 2024, Richmond Friends Meeting adopted a Minute making understanding and acting on issues related to race and racism \u201ca strong, clear priority\u201d for our community. That work began in earnest with the adoption of an action plan in early 2025. A newly created Racial…<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Race and Racial Justice Team<\/a><\/h2>

The Racial Justice Team is planning a two-session workshop on \u201cLearning to Have Courageous Conversations in Multi-Racial Settings.\u201d A team from Coming Together Virginia, one of our partner organizations for 2025 and 2026, will lead the sessions on the mornings of Jan….<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Support for Redd Elementary School, Richmond Public Schools<\/a><\/h2>

As part of our commitment to racial justice, RFM volunteers contribute to student learning atRichmond\u2019s Elizabeth Redd Elementary School. The student population is 96% economicallydisadvantaged and 94% minority (56.6% of the students are African American, and…<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy Working Group<\/a><\/h2>

The working group attached to the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy is supporting that group\u2019s mission to influence public policy on racial equity, justice reform, economic justice andhealth equity. Currently, the working group is striving to make RFM a 100…<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Ad Hoc Committee on Reparations to Indigenous Peoples<\/a><\/h2>

The Ad Hoc Committee on Reparations to Indigenous Peoples was formed in February 2025 and charged with recommending a financial contribution of no less than $5,000 as a form of reparations to one or more indigenous tribes. The charge listed multiple items to be…<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Coming Together Virginia Participation<\/a><\/h2>

The Racial Justice Team promotes participation in various activities of Coming Together Virginia, an organization whose mission is to open hearts and minds to the ongoing presence of systemic racism through education and constructive, facilitated dialogue among people…<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Ad Hoc Committee on Race and Race<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Final Approved Minute on Race and Racism<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Ad Hoc Committee Summary of Recommendations<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Ad Hoc Committee Recommendations<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Image Gallery<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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