Racial Justice

The systemic fair treatment of people of all races that results in equitable opportunities and outcomes for everyone. … Race Forward

We, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, covenant to affirm and promote: journeying toward spiritual wholeness by working to build a diverse multicultural Beloved Community by our actions that accountably dismantle racism and other oppressions in ourselves and our institutions.

Eighth Principle of Unitarian Universalism

Bob Gayle Presentation

Presented Sunday, March 9, 2025

Bob Gayle takes us through an immersive storytelling session as he shares insights from his life and times as a Unitarian Universalist member. His parents were activists on Long Island. They were the first family on Long Island to integrate into Great Neck. Their neighbors suggested they visit UU on Plandome Road, Manhasset. Thus, Bob is a lifelong member of UU. Martin Luther King Jr. and others visited the Gayle home seeking advice of Bob’s Dad. He was taken to marches and rallies since he was a young boy!

Dr. Ramin Pirouz:

Medical & Humanitarian Work with Non-profit Palestinian American Medical Association  

Presented Sunday, November 10, 2024

Watch the UUCSR Racial Justice Sub-Committee of Social Justice's encore presentation by Dr. Ramin Pirouz, who will give a PowerPoint presentation on his medical and humanitarian work with the Fairfax, Virginia-based nonprofit Palestinian American Medical Association at Nasser Hospital in Gaza. Light refreshments will follow in the Social Hall. Watch by clicking on the image below.

Racial Justice Sub-Committee Mission

The Racial Justice Sub-Committee of the UUCSR Social Justice Committee seeks to provide opportunities for members of the Congregation to learn to recognize and combat racism, white supremacy, and other forms of oppression in our own lives, in our faith community, and in the various spheres of our local and national civic institutions.

The members of the Sub-Committee work to accomplish the mission by sponsoring educational programs, collaborating with BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) led organizations in our local community, and promoting the implementation of the Eighth Principle in the congregation.

The members of the Sub-Committee work to accomplish the mission by sponsoring educational programs, collaborating with BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) led organizations in our local community, and promoting the implementation of the Eighth Principle in the congregation.

The Sub-Committee welcomes justice-seekers to join our monthly meetings held virtually on the third Monday of each month at 7:00 PM. Contact Phinu Jose (pjose@uucsr.org or 516.472.2975) for a link to meetings or to join the Sub-Committee mailing list.

Outreach on a regular basis includes participation with the following local organizations:

· Equal Opportunity Council (EOC)
· Roosevelt Community Gardens
· Releasing Aging People in Prisons (RAPP)
· Upholding Humanity

Social Justice Events at UUCSR