Caring for our Community
As we embrace these difficult times, we stand together in our commitment to our mission to be the compassionate presence of Jesus to one another. Jesus brought the good news of God’s love to all people. When Jesus shared this news with a Samaritan woman alone at a well, his disciples were surprised by his interaction. His action challenged biases rooted in race, gender and marital status.
Promoting Racial Justice by Overcoming Unconscious Bias
Promoting racial justice by overcoming unconscious bias needs to be discussed throughout our communities and on a nationwide platform. The pandemic draws attention to structural injustices resulting from unconscious bias. This leads to people of color being disproportionately infected and affected by COVID-19.
Learn more about racial discrimination and prejudice and how you can help impact your community in a positive way.
Messages from the Founding Communities of Bon Secours Mercy Health and the Catholic Health Association: Read what our leaders have to say about racial injustices and the important steps that are being taken to unite our Ministry in the wake of the killing of George Floyd.
Racial and Unconscious Biases in our Communities: Watch a video and read articles from Greater Good Magazine: Science-based Insights for a Meaningful Life that better explain the injustices and prejudices our communities face. Learn how you can help be a leader for your community.
What is unconscious bias? Watch this 3-minute video to learn how individuals have natural tendencies to place individuals into social categories.
How can empathy reduce racism? Putting yourself in someone else’s shoes can help reduce unconscious biases.
“How Challenging Stereotypes Can Save Black Lives”
Stereotyping is natural and automatic. However, adjusting our mindset can allow us to better serve our communities.
“How to Fight Racism Through Inner Work”
In this insightful interview, Rhonda Magee, author of The Inner Work of Racial Justice, explains how mindfulness helps reduce implicit bias.
“How to Avoid Picking Up Prejudice from the Media”
News, entertainment, and social media shape how we behave toward different groups of people. How can we limit negative influences?
“How to Beat Stereotypes by Seeing People as Individuals”
Read the inspiring story on how crucial it is to build bridges between different groups of people, focusing on individual characteristics rather than group identity.
“Eight Ways to Stand Up to Hate”
Everyone can stand up to hate! Here are 8 ways on how to stand up for yourself, others, and your community.
“No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.”
-Nelson Mandela
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