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Racial Equity Team

The Racial Equity Team focuses on racial justice, racial equity, and Mount Olivet's role in systemic racism.

About

The Racial Equity Team devises plans and strategies to share with the Mount Olivet community and with our neighbors in Arlington and beyond.

Since the formation of this group, we have:

Weekly Resources

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April 13, 2025

Black Clubs

When Dietrich Bonhoeffer visited Harlem during his time at Columbia, he would have encountered a wide variety of entertainment venues: clubs, ballrooms, speakeasies and more. And among those, some featured Black performers that did not permit Black audiences, some were integrated, and some catered to LGBTQ+. Find out more about some of these historic places.

The Savory was the first and only integrated ballroom in New York City during the Harlem Renaissance. Image via museumofuncutfunk.com
The Savory was the first and only integrated ballroom in New York City during the Harlem Renaissance. Image via museumofuncutfunk.com
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Black History of Arlington

Consider walking in the footsteps of our neighbors by visiting a series of sites, memorials, and living testaments to the courage, resilience, and faith of our African American neighbors. There are two tours that seek to capture glimpses into the story of North and South Arlington. We pray they may serve as the first step in the long walk towards racial equity and justice in Arlington.

download north arlington tour bookletdownload south arlington tour booklet

Mount Olivet & Racism

Read a short report by Jim Dake on the history of Mount Olivet and racism within Arlington and the United Methodist Church.

Read the report

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Start here to learn more about the Racial Equity Team at Mount Olivet, or browse current events to see what's coming next.