MLK Day Fundraising Drive
“The ultimate tragedy is not the oppression and cruelty by the bad people but the silence over that by the good people.”
Racism and white supremacy have permeated our society for far too long. In the last year alone we have witnessed the tragic murders of Black men, women, and transgender individuals; the COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately ravaged Black communities and the failure of leadership at the highest levels with an insurrection on our country and our Nation’s Capitol, motivated and led by the President himself.
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr., the Cohasset Democratic Town Committee is participating in the National Day of Service hosted by the Presidential Inaugural Committee. Given that Cohasset is currently at the highest risk level during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have opted not to hold an in-person Day of Service. We will use our time today to raise funds for The Louis D. Brown Peace Institute.
The Louis D. Brown Peace Institute is an impactful community organization that works to create and sustain an environment where all families can live in peace and all people are valued. In a time where white supremacy is on full display, this organization is doing critical work to support families and communities impacted by murder, trauma, grief, and loss.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s words and actions, and the words and actions of so many other leaders of the civil rights movement, inspire us to continue in our fight against white supremacy and for racial justice. Please join us in giving what you can to support the fight for racial justice.