In observance of Black History Month, San Mateo Rotarians learned about the work of the NAACP from San Mateo Chapter President Reverend Lorrie Owens.
The Reverend Lorrie Owens shared the work of the NAACP and her insights on racism in San Mateo County.
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At our February 17th meeting Reverend Lorrie Owens, President, San Mateo Chapter of the NCAA, provided reflections on the status of race relations in San Mateo County and steps we can take to combat racism. The San Mateo Chapter began in 1926 and has the most diverse membership of any chapter in California: 50% African American & 50% Other.
Reverend Owens observed that racism is an issue of the heart which makes it difficult to eradicate. She offered helpful actions Rotarians can take to combat racism:
Provide learning opportunities for people to hear a variety of perspectives
Speak up when you hear something wrong - Ask questions to gain a better understanding of someone else's beliefs
Help people get a step up in life
Reverend Owens concluded with the optimistic note that we have more that brings us together than keeps us apart so we should focus on our shared beliefs rather than on our differences.
For more information on the San Mateo Chapter of the NAACP, visit:
