The BLM social justice squad strongly advocated for the adoption of the UUA’s eighth principle, which our congregation unanimously adopted on Dec. 12, 2021.

Generally, we meet on the 1st Tuesday of each month on Zoom, although sometimes our collaborations with SUNY Plattsburgh can bump into our regular meeting time! All are welcome to these learning circles! We also have a rich collaboration and partnership with SUNY Plattsburgh’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Please join us in our activities. View our BLM news for upcoming dates and topics.

Check out some of the events we collaborate on, have hosted or participate in:

• Facilitators’ Training for Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation circles (July 17 and September 15, 2024).
• Black Solidarity Day, November 4, 2024.
• Celebration of our indigenous ancestors, November, 2024.
• Partnered with SUNY Interfaith Alliance for Interfaith Movie Series: inaugural event on May 5, 2024, at the fellowship. More movies to come!
• SUNY Plattsburgh DEI and Black History Month, February 2024.
• Co-sponsor of National Day of Racial Healing 2024 events on the SUNY Plattsburgh Campus.
• Member of the SUNY Plattsburgh Interfaith Alliance Council.
• Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation circles, first Fridays of the month during the academic year at SUNY Plattsburgh (noon-1 p.m.) in the H. U. B. in the Angell College Center.
• Poetry slams.
• Learning circles that include reading and discussion of authors such as the late bell hooks, Robin DiAngelo, Ibram X. Kendi.
• Film screenings and discussions (“Get Out” and “Black Panther”).
• Study of the eighth principle of the UUA.
• Planning several worship services.
• Book readings and monthly meetings