September 11 was a day of shock and sadness for people around the world. Our hearts go out to all those who have been affected by this terrible tragedy.
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) today called for international days of prayer for peace and solidarity. This comes in the wake of yesterday's terrorist attacks in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.
Kweisi Mfume, President and CEO of the NAACP, said: "This massive loss to the family of humankind moves all people of conscience to mourn and pray for the dead. The hour is upon us to put aside differences and dissent. This is a tragedy of untold proportions and an attack against our way of life that has no equal. It is an act of evil that must not go unpunished."
The NAACP through its Religious Affairs Department calls on spiritual, religious and secular leaders of all faiths and ways of life to pray for the nation on this coming Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Rev. Julius C. Hope, Director of NAACP Religious Affairs said: "In times like these, which try our souls, let not our hearts be troubled, neither let us be afraid. Please pray to give light to the families that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death. Please guide our feet into the way of peace."
Founded in 1909, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization. Its half-million adult and youth members throughout the United States and the world are premier advocates for civil rights in through conducting voter mobilization and monitoring equal opportunity in the public and private sectors.
REVEREND JESSE JACKSON
CALLS FOR NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER AND FASTING AFTER TERROR ATTACKS
"We
must resist stereotyping and profiling" urges Jackson
(CHICAGO, IL) The Reverend Jesse L. Jackson today issued the following statement in response the terror attacks in New York and Washington:
"Today we have witnessed perhaps the biggest and most horrific tragedy our nation has ever faced. This is a time of tribulation for those in New York and Washington who have been struck by this calamity and those who come to their aid, as well as all of us across the land who look on in shock and who await word from family and friends."
"Today we mourn the victims of this terror attack. Tomorrow, let us observe a day of fasting and prayer, in memory of those we have lost.
"We do not yet know enough about who did this, to be stereotyping or scapegoating. While we could not stop the attacks, we can and should stop the stereotyping. After the Pearl Harbor attack, we turned on each other in fear - today, let us turn to each other in hope. Not only is profiling by race or religion morally wrong, it distracts us from bringing the perpetrators to justice.
"Finally, let us learn from this day's unforgettable events, that nobody is safe until everybody is safe. Let us open our eyes to all suffering around the globe, and rededicate ourselves to eradicating violence, fear, and hatred from the world."
Our world changed Tuesday. Our generation has in many ways come to fully expect an unparalleled level of safety, security and freedom in North America. The devastation that occurred yesterday has caused us to question many things we didn't on Monday.
Many were affected by yesterday's tragedy. Our hearts and prayers go out to all the victims and their families.
Below are just a few of the many organizations we can support in our efforts to regain peace and security for all those affected. Let's move forward....one day at a time.
The American Red
Cross
www.redcross.org/donate/donate.html
AmeriCares
www.americares.org
The United Way
national.unitedway.org
The Salvation Army
www.salvationarmy.org
For more information on donating blood or making online donations, visit Helping.org.
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