St. Luke’s Justice League offers these Action Items believing that change is possible. (Social Action, Racial Justice, Creation Care, Interfaith Relationships & LGBTQ Ministries).

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Week 4 Action Steps

1. LEARN ABOUT INCARCERATION FROM THOSE WHO ARE INCARCERATED

   UniteIndy letter writing project, contact: Nancy Cotterill

   Be a part of a team writing letters to men and women incarcerated in Indiana. Your identity is protected; all letters go through UniteIndy. Many of those incarcerated never hear from anyone. They want to know that they have not been forgotten and that someone cares. As active citizens we need to know more about our prison system than what we learn from TV and movies. Remember the words of Bryan Stevenson, “Each of us is more than the worst thing we’ve ever done.”

2. HOW WOULD YOU REPRIORITIZE US SPENDING TOWARD EDUCATION?

   Equitable funding for education is possible — if our elected officials make it a priority. Inadequate public education funding is a continuous and devastating problem, particularly for communities of color and in areas of concentrated poverty. Without meaningful investment, the same issues of unequal access, limited school resources, and more will continue to resurface.

   Together, we can create an education system that advances justice and reflects our changing world. Play the game at fundedinstead.org and share your results using #FundEdInstead!

3. WRITE A LETTER OF SUPPORT TO A BLACK MUSLIM CONGREGATION

   Instances of hate crimes have risen in recent years. Establish connections with Black Muslim congregations in Indianapolis by taking a minute to write a letter of support to:

   Imam Michael Saahir, Nur-Allah Islamic Center, 2040 E.46th St, Indianapolis, IN 46205. Imam Saahir is a retired firefighter and activist in our city.

   Ibrahim Alghani, Masjid Al Mumineen, 4088 Millersville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46205. Mr. Alghani is also the Vice President of the Board of the Muslim Alliance of Indiana.

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