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Power without love is reckless and abusive, and love without power is sentimental and anemic. Power at its best is love implementing the demands of justice, and justice at its best is power correcting everything that stands against love.”
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
This quote from the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gives a great description of the Beloved Community. As we examine civil unrest considering a fair and just community, you may ask yourself, “Where do I begin to understand my contribution to this fair and just community?” We must first begin by self-reflection. We all live with “Bias”, each with varying degrees in multiple areas.
Resources to help reflect on our Biases are a great place to start. The resources listed below will help you begin this necessary and loving journey.
Resources to help reflect on our Biases are a great place to start. The resources listed below will help you begin this necessary and loving journey.
ProQuest® African American HeritageProQuest® African American Heritage is a digital resource exclusively devoted to African American family history research. This collection was created in partnership with leading African American genealogists and recognized leaders in genealogical information to develop a comprehensive mix of resources, records, and tools specifically pertaining to African Americans. It provides users a dedicated, user-friendly resource that not only brings together records critical to African American family research, but also connects them to a community of research experts, whose mentoring and assistance can frequently be the difference between research success and futility. Start your research here.
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