Racism
CO-LEADERS ON THIS ISSUE:
Patrick Finn-Schultz: patrickfinnschultz@gmail.com / 619-782-5412
Isaac Chandler: scholar3_06@hotmail.com / 386-855-0416
Policy Focus:
Racism and its opposite, antiracism, are lenses to understand so many other issues like Gun Violence, Immigration policy, affordable housing, the death penalty, criminal justice, etc. We list it as the first issue in our letter to the Bishops. In the words of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, “Racism is an evil which endures in our society and in our Church” (Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love – A Pastoral Letter Against Racism, 2018).
Racism permeates many instances of injustice in Florida. The 2022 Gerrymandering restricts the vote of African American and emboldened policies regarding voting procedures, education, and policing exacerbate their already disproportionate adversities on people of color. To compound matters, we are alarmed by the blatant rise of white supremacy and its assault on democracy in Florida and the state legislature. That trend is all the more alarming when it is cloaked under the guise of Christian Nationalism.
Some Background on the Issue
- NAACP Florida Travel Advisory
The travel advisory comes in direct response to Governor Ron DeSantis’ aggressive attempts to erase Black history and to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in Florida schools.
- Racism in the Catholic Church: Building An Anti-Racist Vocabulary
Podcast by Fr. Bryan Massingale
Existing Policies that are current law
Specific Policies put forth in the 2024 Legislative Session as they emerge
Other organizations and initiatives with whom we may collaborate on this issue
Advocacy Actions that may be available
Pax Christi Florida Contact Information
Our mailing address is:
Pax Christi Florida
Sandra Baran, Coordinator
6062 Robinson Street
Jupiter FL 33458
Email: pianopeace1@gmail.com
Pax Christi Florida’s Communication Coordinator:
Beth Cioffoletti (shoofoolatte@gmail.com)