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Rabbi Sarah Lawson shares a new blessing to celebrate Black History Month
African-American family enjoying nature

“have we become so familiar that we have memorized the Great Lie”

Protesters gather at night, one holding a sign reading White Silence = Violence under a tree.

“If we realized the diversity of Black people and their experiences, but didn’t practice radical empathy with them — lo dayenu.”

Person walking past a large Black Lives Matter banner on a sunny day.

“What we witness is bound upon our hearts.”

Two people by a wall with George Floyd spray-painted; one raises hands, wearing I cant breathe hoodie.

In memory of George Floyd and thousands more since 1619

Colorful mural of George Floyd with flowers and tributes laid on the ground in front.

When do we lament? / I looked through all my poetry / To find one to share / As a new retelling of / Our communal lament

 
Person in orange jacket writing in a journal while sitting outdoors.

“Stand for Love / Start right now”

A large crowd holds lit candles at night, with a prominent candle holder in the foreground.

“We understand that Black lives are sacred”

A hand lighting small candles with a match in a dimly lit setting.

“Who shall die while begging for their life, their breath”

Person with braided hair in a bun, wearing glasses and a white shawl, seen from behind in a crowd.

“Protest is a sacred act”

A group of people at a protest, focusing on a person with curly hair holding a sign, wearing hoop earrings.

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