Bridging the Rivers of Difference: A Proclamation of Unity in Resistance

A call for unity in the face of growing dehumanization of marginalized people-from a powerful voice in the dialogue on racism today. The walk back on a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.The silence across communities as the undocumented, primarily Latino population faces attack.The grandstanding of nationalism and the intersection with white supremacy and ideas of genetic superiority.These issues are not temporary but rather exist on a continuum in the history of racism and divisiveness.Meeks, who has spent a lifetime fighting for racial justice and healing, offers collaborative strategies to fight systemic racism--together.She also addresses current cases with civil rights impact in areas such as zoning, voting, and immigration, and delivers a powerful message about the need for unity in combating these destructive decisions. This moment, Meeks argues, shows that othering is alive and well in America and a continuation of white supremacy.She also believes the United States