![]() ![]() Thank you to all who joined us on Zoom and to all participated in spirit. Though we may be cynical, though we may be tired, frustrated, building this multi-racial, democratic republic requires a commitment to tolerance, curiosity, and perspective. Build a thing that has never been built in human history. Get out of isolation, not just with finding birds of a feather, but in the spirit of pluralism. They see an America to be created in which we are connected and not isolated, stewards. In celebration of Black History Month, we’re shining a spotlight on Black leaders and organizations who are doing just that. Join groups and associations that will keep on meeting, gatherings like Civic Saturday. A healthy democracy can feel just out of reach but it is possible to imagine it. Let us commit to learn our history and argue it - all of it, the good, the bad, the ugly. Freedom is responsibility, not just the right to do what you wish. What is being invaded is democracy itself. ![]() Listen to or read his sermon to reflect on interwoven ideas around curiosity, luxury, and the stakes we face. ![]() He spoke about how we can support Ukraine by being fierce advocates for democracy here at home. Learn more about Jose’s music here → Civic Sermon by Eric LiuĮric opened his civic sermon with three themes: perspective, curiosity, and commitment. Local Seattle musician Jose Gonzales moved our hearts with his renditions of Imagine and Pure Imagination. He created space for us to reflect on how we can dream our democracy into being. ( You can watch her reading it here.) Music by Jose ‘Juicy’ Gonzales Hakim also shared a poem from Rita Dove, and reminded us of Alice Walker’s children’s book called Why War Is A Bad Idea. “It is incredibly easy,” he said, “to tell the difference between a concerto or one person just making noise.” Our good friend - and Civic Saturday Fellow - Hakim Bellamy composed an original poem for this gathering called Civic Symphony (A rehearsal for “the real thing”). Our theme for the day was renewal - what gives us life? How can we commit to showing up as a citizen this week? “What will help you deepen, reengage, or sustain you in what you’re already doing?” Jená asked us.Įxplore the art and ideas from the gathering below - or watch (and share!) the video in full. Guided by music and poetry, we joined with people across the nation to listen, reflect, and recommit to the practice of living like a citizen. ![]()
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