Parish group holds weekly rally to address racism, injustice
The Friday evening event is one of several new racial justice initiatives at St. Philip Neri Eloise Bates and Meg Eberle, members of St. Philip Neri Parish in Southeast Portland, and Dianna Shaffer, a nearby resident and social justice advocate, participate in a rally near the church May 7. The Friday evening event is one of several racial justice initiatives organized by the parishâs social justice ministry. (Katie Scott/Catholic Sentinel)
select JoAnna Mullett and her sons, Jacob, 10, and Nate, 8, show off their signs â and a bit of silliness â during the Friday rally. âI think itâs especially important to bring kiddos out here to show that you take action; you donât just talk about racism,â said Mullett, a member of nearby Holy Family Parish. (Katie Scott/Catholic Sentinel)