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Liz Fisher was presented the MINISTRY TO WOMEN Award June 24, 2020 from the Unitarian Universalist Women’s Federation in recognition of her exemplary and impactful leadership. “Elizabeth Fisher has studied the feminine divine throughout her life and around the world. Her curriculum, Rise Up & Call Her Name, a multicultural, multidimensional educational experience first published in 1995, continues to inform and influence us. Liz has worked as a tireless advocate for Women’s Rights as Human Rights and the power of the Shared Leadership model to counter patriarchal, hierarchical societal norms. We count her as an honored Foremother to UUWF and UU Women & Religion.” This quote is from the award. (Posted at RiseUpandCallHerName.com)

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Betty Reid Soskin, in this intimate memoir, tells the story of her many faceted life journey. In the 1960s, she was very active in the Unitarian Universalist Black empowerment movement. Now at 96 years old and still serving as a National Park Ranger, Betty has become a national icon. She is a major contributor to “Rise Up,” conferring on its approach, telling about her fascinating life, both personal and professional. She has been a singer and songwriter and owned a music store that is also a source of African American history resources. She has been a legislative aide, community activist and internationally known blog writer. In “Sign My Name to Freedom,” she continues to grapple with American realities, relating them to important historical happenings she has personally witnessed. A key book for our times!

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These beautiful pencil drawings and concise biographical notes are a testament to these accomplished women who are a sample of the many women who have made diverse contributions to our culture. The various ethnicities of these dedicated leaders in wide-ranging fields highlight the multicultural richness that these Earth Shakers and Ground Breakers bring to our shared experience. Laura Sinks, a California Artist, learned about these women during her Women’s Studies classes. She was inspired to represent the impression they made on her by interpreting their faces beautifully and to share her sense of connection she feels with these courageous and committed women.

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DNA evidence reaffirming aspects of the research of Prof. Gimbutas invites us to revisit ancient woman-honoring societies and the resurgence of the Women’s Movement. Both promote action to reclaim the sacred nature of all creation and women’s right to fully participate in all areas of social life.

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The Equal Justice Initiative believes that in order to heal the wounds from our present, we must face our past. Learn about America’s history of racial terror lynchings, and how their effects are still felt today. The Southern Poverty Law Center has given us two useful booklets for dealing with hate speech. They are posted here.

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In 1977 at the Unitarian Universalist General Assembly in Ithaca, New York, the “Women and Religion Resolution” was adopted unanimously. This marked an herstoric turning point in the ways in which women participated in Unitarian Universalism at every level. Several slideshows outlining the process, key personalities and available resources can be accessed here.

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