Around the world, and in our community,
Easter has been a longstanding tradition for many families but one that
will be celebrated a little differently this Sunday.
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the Easter lessons of hope,
faith and courage remain especially poignant this year. As a global
community, we are experiencing a new normal, and our spiritual
institutions continue to play a critical role in offering comfort and
guidance in these uncertain times.
This is a period of divine reflection for many. And although we must
maintain our physical distance from our places of worship, our churches
and faith centers are still providing the spiritual capacity for us to
pray and reflect safely. In fact, many of our faith leaders continue to
support our communities not just through sermon, but by actively
addressing social needs and redressing social wrongs.
While we continue to advocate for an equitable recovery from this
crisis, now is the time to uplift the plight of churches and faith
centers across this nation. It is important that the sacred institutions
that have long been the bedrock of the African American community
receive the support that they need to continue their mission.
We all need support in these
trying times, and even though things may seem bleak now, we are reminded
that there is promise in tomorrow if we just have faith.
On behalf of the entire NAACP family, we wish you good health in this
season. May our prayers bring forth healing and a transformative rebirth
unto our nation.
Peace and Power,
Derrick Johnson
President and CEO
NAACP
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