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Hicks-Hudson reflects on Racism as part of First Thursday Lunch
Series
Paula Hicks-Hudson
(Ohio District 44 Representative and former Mayor of Toledo)
will present Beyond the March: A Reflection and Discussion on
Racism in the First Thursday luncheon series on February
7, 2019, at noon.
Rep. Hicks-Hudson’s remarks will focus on what we do to tackle
the day-to-day issues of relationship, justice, and mutual
respect after the outward manifestations of demonstrations and
marches are over.
The event includes a simple soup-and-salad lunch at noon
followed by Rep. Hick-Hudson’s presentation with Q&A
discussion. The series is the result of a partnership between
the Toledo Chapter of U.S. Catholic Priests and St. Paul’s
Lutheran Church.
According to St. Paul Pastor Pete Bowmer, “All people of
all faiths need to go beyond ourselves, opening minds and hearts
to value and respect the experiences of those who have been
harmed by the evil of racism. We need to get together to look at
today’s critical issues through the lens of social justice and
the common good.” The theme of the series is “Culture at the
Crossroads: Critical Issues of Our Time.”
“To overcome discrimination, a community must interiorize the
values that inspire just laws and live out, in day-to-day life,
the conviction of the equal dignity of all. Rep. Hick-Hudson’s
presentation will give us insight on how to do that,” said
Fr. John Blaser of the AUSCP.
First Thursday lunches
take place at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 428 N. Erie
Street, Toledo, OH 43604 [directly across from the Lucas County
Courthouse]. Cost is $15 for lunch and presentation (cash or
check at the door). Financial assistance is available for those
in need.
RSVP to
FirstThursdayToledo@gmail.com.
For more information, contact Fr. John Blaser,
lormanj@gmail.com,
419-344-1295; or Rev. Pete Bowmer,
pastor.pete@stpaulstoledo.org,
419-243-4214, or check us out at
facebook.com/firstthursdaytoledo.
Free parking is available in the Kwik lot adjacent to the church
and at meters between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The public is welcomed
to attend.
Two presentations remain in the 2018-2019 series: On March 7,
2019, staff member from U.S. Rep Marcy Kaptur’s office,
with topic to be announced; and on April 4, Terry Glazer,
former CEO of United North with topic of “Organizing
the Community for Social Action.”
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