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Re: Not Black enough, historic Black church told in being denied federal funding, by Julie Kotsis, Jan. 21
I was startled when I read the role British Methodist Episcopal Church in Windsor plays in Canada’s Black history is not considered “black enough” for funding they requested.
Due to COVID-19, attendance in churches is minimized, if there is any at all. Without consistent congregation, less money and people are readily available for a church to maintain all it needs to sustain itself. Situations like this can force any church denomination to close.
If you research Windsor’s Black history, you understand how and why this church is located where it is. And the reason was not out of respect for my race. Despite being surrounded by racism, this church and other Black churches that changed our lives stand proud.
They provide significant history for recognition in newspapers, books, films and art gallery exhibitions: which is the reason I’m still blurred by what I read in the article.
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It would make me sad if the denial was appropriately based on criteria needed to receive the grant. But what’s worse in this case was the manner in which “no” was expressed.
To truly understand specific definitions of racism, society who have never endured it must admit ignorance. Black history should be a mandatory learning process.
Taking one step forward is impossible when you haven’t reached step one in the first place.
Deb Remekie, Windsor
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