The Race & Culture Committee (RCC) was begun in 2017, after several staff members and the priest felt it was time for STA to begin addressing current racial issues in the community.\u00a0 STA had previously been a leader in this area during the 60\u2019s , 70\u2019s and 80\u2019s.\u00a0 Diversity Dinners were thought to be a good way to bring the community together, using a meal to bring about fellowship, as topics concerning the African American community were discussed.\u00a0 Next, several TED Talk viewings were held, followed by discussions.\u00a0 Outreach to School #43, Butler-Tarkington Neighborhood Association (BTNA), and MLK Center were also set as goals.<\/p>\n Through the years, the Race & Culture Committee has strived to educate the parish and school on racial equity through prayer, dinners, books, podcasts, speakers, discussions, stories and more.\u00a0 A recent project has been to educate everyone on the Six African Americans on the Path to Sainthood, in hopes of groundswell support for their canonization.<\/p>\n Some of the activities in the past couple of years has been:<\/p>\n We encourage all at STA to become involved with our programs.\u00a0 If you wish to learn more, please contact Patrice\u00a0Payne<\/span>\u00a0(patricejpayne@gmail.com<\/a>)\u00a0 or Karla Hudecek (khudecek@staindy.org<\/a>).\u00a0 Additional racial equity resources can be viewed at this site:<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/race-relations-resources\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> The St. Thomas Aquinas Race and Culture Committee\u2019s mission is to strengthen and enhance STA\u2019s commitment to advancing the cause of racial justice in our community, provide a welcoming place for all people, and celebrate God\u2019s gift of a diverse people.<\/p>\n To achieve this mission, the Committee will:<\/p>\n We encourage all at STA to become involved with our programs.\u00a0 If you wish to learn more, please contact Patrice Payne<\/span> (patricejpayne@gmail.com<\/span><\/a>)\u00a0 or Karla Hudecek (khudecek@staindy.org<\/a><\/span>).\u00a0 Additional racial equity resources can be viewed at this site:<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/race-relations-resources\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/files\/2019\/11\/race-healing2-e1573835965297.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nHistory of the STA Race & Culture Committee<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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STA Race & Culture Committee: Mission Statement<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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