( formerly Thomas Jefferson) “Reckoning with Racial Justice” This video is a conversation between Deborah Novgorodoff, president of our Board of Trustees, and Coco Brown ___ (aka Cobb), a member of the Board and a primary instigator of our change in name from Thomas Jefferson to All Peoples. In it, they describe the process that … Continue reading All Peoples Name Change Journey “Reckoning with Racial Justice”
By Rus Ervin Funk I was an activist for gender and racial justice long before I became a father. Perhaps because of that, becoming a father (rather late in life – I was 46 when my child was born) was an experience that I found to be mutual influencing: becoming a dad has influenced my activism, … Continue reading Fathering and Activism: How Being a Dad Impacts my Efforts for Gender Justice (and Vice Versa)
The Metro Council passed a Resolution to reach 100 percent renewable energy on February 6th. The gathered climate advocates gave the Council sustained, strong applause when, after vigorous debate, they passed the resolution by a 15-4 vote. The resolution specifically urges Louisville to transition city operations to 100 percent renewable electricity by 2030, to 100 … Continue reading Metro Council Has Passed The 100% Renewable Energy Goal
Who is Rus Ervin Funk? Learn more about him at http://rusfunk.me/ Rus is a member of Thomas Jefferson Unitarian Church and an activist for Social Justice programs within our community. TJ is proud of his work within our community and abroad. Rus is a consultant specializing in working with organizations and communities. His efforts … Continue reading Who is Rus E. Funk? TJ knows!
In 1999, Tara Chandler, an Antioch college student who grew up in TJUC, took an international coop position at an orphanage in Kenya. There she taught preschool and developed a special relationship with Linda and one of her male cousins who was the same age. Four years later, the director of the orphanage invited Tara’s … Continue reading Linda – KEAP Sponsored Student
