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Black Lives Matter Too

- The Black Lives Matter Too Committee was formed after the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. We are dedicated to educating others on the history and systems of injustice, raising awareness for the issues affecting the Black community, and gathering in prayer and action so that we can help end the oppression, discrimination, and racism affecting our Black brothers and sisters. We have seen and experienced the sin of racism and the injustices that have affected people of color for far too long, and we demand change.
Black History Month
- This February, we honor the black community's contributions, struggles, and milestones: activists, civil rights leaders, writers, and more. They inspire our commitment to social justice and raise awareness for the black community's achievements, issues, and history.
  
  The Black Lives Matter Too Committee has curated resources from our local community - we invite you to explore and learn more about the black community here in Santa Monica, regionally, and beyond.
Mission
- The Black Lives Matter Too Committee was formed after the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. We have seen and experienced the sin of racism and the injustices that have affected people of color for far too long, and we demand change.
  
  Our goals are three-fold:
  To stand in solidarity with our Black brothers and sisters.
  To make our community a more welcoming place for everyone, regardless of race or ethnicity.
  To support those in our faith community to be actionable and resilient champions for equity and justice for Black people.
  In the gospel, Jesus implores us to “love our neighbor as yourself,” He reminds us that we are “all made in God’s image and likeness.” We’re each called to help create a more loving and just world and to embrace our uniqueness. Racism and white supremacy won’t die until everyone sees them as issues they need to solve personally rather than just Black issues they need to sympathize with. This starts with our Catholic community, which is why we have formed this group.
  
  We are dedicated to educating others on the history and systems of injustice, raising awareness for the issues affecting the Black community, and gathering in prayer and action so that we can help end the oppression, discrimination, and racism affecting our Black brothers and sisters.
  
  Contact the team: [email protected].
African American Catholic Center for Evangelization
- St. Monica has long partnered with the African American Catholic Center for Evangelization. This organization serves Black Catholics in Los Angeles in collaboration with the Archdiocese and parishes to develop and support evangelization programs, fellowship, and education.