No Walk Against Hate This Year in Bay Ridge
For four years, there has been a walk against hate in Bay Ridge on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Something must have happened to one of the organizers of Bay Ridge for Social Justice because they are having an alternate event….one that doesn’t involve much planning, like the walk.
Instead, Social Justice is having a forum entitled “Who Keeps Us Safe?” at Fourth Avenue Presbyterian Church 6753 4th Avenue. (See here) The description reads: “This day will be devoted to envisioning community safety alternatives that address conflict resolution and mitigate harm through building strong communities and a culture of trust and accountability.”
Whoever organized this isn’t very inspiring. Martin Luther King Jr. Day isn’t about one group in a community – it’s about everyone. This workshop sounds like a requirement for a grant or a way to justify money to an organization (maybe one of the other groups doing the event?)
It’s sad to see the group let the walk go – maybe next year, some of the schools in the area will take over the walk, as it is a visible sign of community.
Hugs,
marlene
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