“But though I was initially disappointed at being categorized as an extremist, as I continued to think about the matter I gradually gained a measure of satisfaction from the label...So the question is not whether we will be extremists, but what kind of extremists we will be. Will we be extremists for hate or for love? Will we be extremists for the preservation of injustice or for the extension of justice?”
~Martin Luther King Jr.
In his Letter from the Birmingham Jail
This post was inspired by a former violent far-right extremist who has overcome great adversity and is now a voice speaking out against the hate he once espoused.
“Freedom’s been my word ever since I got out. There’s nothing freeing about being trapped in that web.”
Very moving story about Lauren Manning, and what it takes to take responsibility and create the possibility for redemption.
NEWSTATESMAN.COM
“Afterwards, I asked: ‘Who am I now?’”: How it feels to escape the far right
We're proud to have contributed to this, and excited to be a part of this very important conversation.
HEALTHAFFAIRS.ORG
Hate-Motivated Behavior: Impacts, Risk Factors, And Interventions | Health Affairs Briefs
Tomorrow represents another grim anniversary.
The 10.27 Healing Partnership has worked closely with other organizations planning activities and volunteer opportunities for the day, culminating in a virtual commemoration at 7pm.
