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Eracism is the slogan of the group ERACE, which was formed in New Orleans in the summer of 1993. The group’s mission is simple:
We seek ways, through person-to-person communication, to show
that we are committed to treating fellow human beings of all colors
with love and respect. Join us.
Since it’s founding, ERACE has grown rapidly, and today there are hundreds of participants from all parts of the country helping to promote interaction and communication among people of all colors.
ERACE’s earliest activity, which continues today, was distributing Eracism bumper stickers. The group believes that the bumper stickers’ high visibility, helps reduce racial fear and misunderstanding in the community. Other ERACE activities have included conducting weekly discussion groups, having social gatherings, organizing children’s playgroups, and speaking to schools, businesses, the news, media and others about Eracism.
To become a member of ERACE, all one must do is believe in Eracism. There are no dues. Members are encouraged to display our stickers and other ERACISM merchandise.
ERACE is a non-profit organization run by volunteers and supported solely by donations, which go toward furthering the group’s mission. We do not endorse candidates for public office or engage in partisan politics. Within the Eracism movement, all of us, liberals, conservatives, etc., focus our energies on ways to diminish racism in the community.
ERACE’s most fundamental activity is its discussion meetings, which provides a forum for people of all colors to talk and get to know each other in an informal setting. In the future, ERACE hopes to hold discussion meetings at many locations and, to coordinate discussion groups for young people as well as adults.
ERACE meetings are not just rap sessions; they are focused conversations that encourage an open, critical exchange of ideas. The point of the discussions is not to agree about everything nor to reach definitive consensus on each topic. Rather, the objective is to provide common ground and understanding of other people’s ideas and feelings as we move toward our goal: Eracism.
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