Multicultural Outreach

Multicultural Outreach at UUAA centers the voices, needs, and spiritual growth of Black and Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC).

Historical Black Neighborhood Walks

For Black History Month, during February, 2021, the Multicultural Outreach Ministry, Racial Justice Arc and Outdoors Womyn groups all joined together to provide UUAA congregants with Historical Black Neighborhood Walks and Talks. Congregants could sign up for groups who took guided walks of the historical black neighborhoods in Ypsilanti and/or Ann Arbor. The walks were followed by Zoom discussions where participants shared what they learned, how they felt about engaging with local black history, how Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor black history and current demographics compare, and more.

The guided walks and Zoom conversations are over for this year, but there were requests to leave the information available to allow those who missed the walks to take them on their own (and in warmer weather!). Some participants want to repeat the walks and take more friends along to continue to learn together.

Download the Ypsilanti Historical Black Neighborhood map and guide

Download the Ann Arbor Historical Black Neighborhood map and guide

Black History Mural 4th & Ann Streets
Black history mural at 4th & Ann Streets in Ann Arbor

Black Congregants @ UUAA + POC Gathering Zoom Meet up

Watch for dates and times in your newsletter or e-bulletin.

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We are creating community space to be heard, heal and help each other.
This inclusive BIPOC event will include a chalice lighting, reading, and space to dialogue.
Families are encouraged to attend!

You must request the zoom link by email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Black Congregants@ UUAA

In addition to being a supportive space for Black UU’s, the group will also initiate and support collaborative social actions. This group meets twice a month (business meetings, BLUU Worship watch events).

Lay leaders: Constance Dickinson and J. Johnson

Next gathering: Black Congregants@UUAA (formally BLUU) meeting dates will be posted in the e-bulletin. Questions? This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

*All those who identify as black are welcome to attend.

People of Color Gatherings

POC Gatherings: The purpose of the group is to be a brave and supportive space for UU POCs to share their unique perspectives through conversation and community building. The group is also committed to be in active partnerships that support the work of this congregation.

Lay Leader: E. Camu Kramp

Next gathering: POC will take part in the Zoom meet-ups described above.

*All those who identify as people of color are welcome to attend.

Staff Liaison: Quiana Perkins- Social Justice & Pastoral Care Coordinator This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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