The Racial Equity Team focuses on racial justice, racial equity, and Mount Olivet's role in systemic racism.
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:
We are indebted to FDR's vision to put men to work during the Depression years, resulting in the creation of the Civilian Conservation Corps and creation of outdoor spaces that we still use. However, like other programs during the Jim Crow years, the opportunities were not equally available to everyone who was unemployed. Nonetheless, those who were able to participate generally benefitted from the experience.
Crosscut Now | Mar. 29, 2023 - How racism reshaped the CCC | Season 4 | PBS
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.
Read a short report by Jim Dake on the history of Mount Olivet and racism within Arlington and the United Methodist Church.
Read the reportStart here to learn more about the Racial Equity Team at Mount Olivet, or browse current events to see what's coming next.