In response to the recent hate mail sent to NAACP President Rachel Dolezal, Spokane’s Human Rights Commission and other organizations are urging residents to attend the March 9 City Council meeting to take a stand against racism.
Last week Doleful received a large envelope that included photographs of lynchings; images of a man and a woman aiming firearms at the viewer; a photo of a black criminal suspect that was used as target practice by Florida police, with the handwritten words, “Hey man, nice shot”; and references to several public presentations and issues that Dolezal has been involved in, according to The Spokesman-Review.
At the meeting the City Council will present a salutation to the NAACP in response to this incident. The Human Rights Commission, along with community partners, is holding a rally outside Spokane City Hall before the council meeting to show solidarity with the NAACP, and to unite against racism, according to an announcement.
The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m.
Thanks for notification about this, Tracy. Its important for us to show that Spokane is full of loving, kind, supportive people who seek an end to racism.
Everyone of us who cares must speak up for human rights and the freedom to live safely at city council. I look forward to seeing all good people of faith there. -Kelly Mathews
It seems to me racism is as much a mental health problem as it may be anything else.