
We recognize that it will take all of us to bring systemic change to Boston, and every person’s voice matters. In June 2020, we launched a campaign encouraging Christians throughout the city to describe the describe their hopes and prayers for the city towards racial justice based on their personal experience, and tag it on social media using #BostonPray.
We are grieved by the fact that Boston continues to be known as an unwelcoming city to people of color, and has a history of systematic racial oppression and injustice. As Christians, we know that this is not God’s dream for our city. We recognize that loving our neighbors means that we stand beside those who are marginalized and oppressed and work for a better world that honors the inherent image of God.
–What is your prayer for racial justice in Boston?
–What change would you want to see in Boston towards racial justice?
Below is our compilation of visual images and words for the Racial Justice Wall that we compiled through various social media outlets. At the bottom, you’ll find a board where anyone who wishes can post anonymously as well.
If you’d like to add your photo or post to this wall, email Kelly, kelly@uniteboston.com
Racial Justice Wall

– Stephen and Rebekah Nyakairu, Grace Chapel Watertown
– Cstoneboston
– Dano Jukanovich
– Pastor Joseph
We believe our Black and Brown children and grandchildren deserve to be protected, to be constantly centered, cherished, loved and reminded that they matter to the point that they have no other choice but to step into their fullness and into the collective light that will hold them. We are responsible for every single child in our community. We are the parents, caregivers, protectors, and stewards of every single child regardless of if we gave birth to them or not.
These are our children, our people, our community. We believe in the power of healing, transformation and reconciliation that happens when we break the grip of white supremacy and paternalism and when we support communities of color in creating spaces for their people to thrive.
We have a vision of a land, a space that is made to center around the healing, wisdom, and transformation of our people together. Where hearts are mended, true forgiveness and repentance take place and unity restores our division. Unity replaces a broken system. Only Jesus can do that with a willing open heart. We have a vision of a place where POC and their children have embodied experiences of being part of something that heals and protects. We mourn with those who mourn and we continue to pray for the wisdom to hope!”
-Karen Fahey Brown

-Karen Fahey Brown

The past couple of weeks have been filled for me with an overwhelming influx of information, a scattered mind, a heart full of sorrow, and intense feelings of anger and helplessness. But as I’ve been working to cope with and integrate all of these emotions, many questions have surfaced that I must answer… . .
Until I began graduate school about a year ago, I was relatively unconscious of how deeply ingrained racism is in American culture and society – how did it take me this long to see and understand? Am I unknowingly contributing to systems of inequality? And how? Where are places in my daily life that I can make changes that promote racial equality? Am I willing to see the reality of Black people’s pain, and let go of my idealized version of society that I prefer, and that serves me? Does defensiveness come from love or fear? How do I channel my anger over injustice into helpful words and action? What ARE helpful words and action? Will I ever be able to do enough? What is my role in all of this, given that I am a white woman specifically? Will I be brave enough to stand up for racial justice, even if it costs me something or someone? Where is the line between opinions, and opinions that cause harm to others? Where do I want to be more involved in this cause? How do I enjoy the privileges I have as a white woman when so many do not have these privileges because of their skin color? How is it that our society can be so good to some and so cruel to others? Why do people hold on so tightly to things that harm others? How can I have more compassion for these individuals? How can I be of service to others and still care for myself?. .
My eyes are open. My mind is full. My heart is heavy. My life cannot matter until Black Lives do.
-Thebalanceworkshop