A Quaker Take

What are some examples of reparations? How can we make our reparations meaningful?

We continue our conversation about reparations with Edwina Peart and Rebecca WalkerWoo, who we spoke to in the first episode. We also speak to Oonagh Ryder who was the Faith in Action Coordinator for Quakers in Britain around that time and Siobhán Haire, Deputy Recording Clerk of Britain Yearly Meeting (Quakers in Britain).

But first we should probably explain why it took so longer for this second episode to come out... in the midst of recording we both caught COVID and the disruption meant we were no longer able to keep up with the recording schedule. So, if you want to go back and relisten to the first part you’re welcome to. A lot of the content of this episode was recorded around the same time. Despite the delay we felt it was still important to get the episode out as it remains relevant. We will revisit the subject in the future but in 2024 we are starting a new series with new topics.

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FURTHER INFO

Find information about Quakers in Britain’s commitment to reparations and other resources at www.quaker.org.uk/reparations

Find Woodbrooke courses and information on anti-racism work at www.woodbrooke.org.uk/anti-racism

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QUOTED & MENTIONED

- Caribbean Community (CARICOM): https://caricom.org/caricom-ten-point-plan-for-reparatory-justice/

- Cotton Capital Podcast (The Guardian): https://www.theguardian.com/cotton-capital

- Human Resources Podcast: https://www.broccoli.productions/our-shows

- Racial Justice Advocacy Forum: https://www.baptist.org.uk/Groups/365504/Racial_Justice_Advocacy.aspx

- Saidiya Hartman (2006) Lose Your Mother: A Journey Along the Atlantic Slave Route

- Others mentioned: Anthony G. Reddie, Kofi Mawuli Klu

What are reparations? And what’s the role of faith communities in this conversation?

We speak to Edwina Peart, Inclusion and Diversity Coordinator, and Rebecca Woo, Campaigns Coordinator, about the reparations conversation that is just beginning amongst British Quakers.

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FURTHER INFO

Find links to Woodbrooke courses and other resources at: www.quaker.org.uk/reparations

Swarthmore Lecture: www.woodbrooke.org.uk/swarthmore

Ann Morgan, on Lancaster Quaker involvement in slave economies: https://youtu.be/RiC39-UepCE

Join the climate justice year of learning: www.quaker.org.uk/efcj

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QUOTED

Richard Reddie (2007) Abolition

Adrienne Maree Brown (2019) Pleasure Activism: https://bookshop.quaker.org.uk/Pleasure-Activism-The-Politics-of-Feeli_9781849353267

Verene Shepherd, Sam Sharpe lecture 2019: https://www.baptist.org.uk/Articles/564908/Sam_Sharpe_Lecture.aspx

Others mentioned: Brené Brown, Hilary Beckles

How do Quakers read and interpret the Bible? This episode we hear from Mark Russ, Rhiannon Grant, Peterson Toscano and Timothy Ashworth for their takes on the Bible. We discuss how Quakers have read scripture over the centuries, how we can engage with it now and look at how Biblical texts can help us explore Quaker concerns today.

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This is our first joint Woodbrooke/Quakers in Britain episode of the podcast. Mark Russ, Rhiannon Grant and Timothy Ashworth are tutors at Woodbrooke. Find out more about Woodbrooke courses, including discounts and bursaries (such as 50% off for 18–35s), by visiting www.woodbrooke.org.uk/learn.

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During the Coronavirus lockdown, you can watch two of Peterson Toscano’s films for free at https://petersontoscano.com/saucy-seriousfree-stuff-stream/

• Transfigurations—Gender Outlaws in the Bible

• Doin’ Time in the Homo No Mo Halfway House

The full performance lecture, Transfigurations—Transgressing Gender in the Bible, (film plus commentary) is available on Amazon Prime UK. A free study guide is available at: https://petersontoscano.com/portfolio/transfigurations/

Even before the Coronavirus global pandemic, Peterson was isolating at home producing podcasts including Citizens Climate Radio, Bubble&Squeak, and Bible Bash Podcast with co-host Liam Hooper.

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We incorrectly named the author of Resisting Empire: The Book of Revelation as Resistance. Our apologies for that, the author is C Wess Daniels.

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Books can be ordered via the Quaker Centre Bookshop at bookshop.quaker.org.uk.

What do Quakers think and sex, sexuality and spirituality? How do we talk to young people about sex, consent and boundaries?

In this bumper episode we interview author Lucy-Anne Holmes about her sexual and spiritual experiences, and talk to David Brockway from the Good Lad Initiative and researcher and lecturer Elsie Whittington about relationships and sex education with young people.

- Don’t hold my head down by Lucy-Anne Holmes https://bookshop.quaker.org.uk/Dont-Hold-My-Head-Down_9781783526215

- The Good Lad Initiative https://www.goodladinitiative.com/

- Elsie Whittington https://www2.mmu.ac.uk/sociology/staff/profile/index.php?id=3799

- Quaker faith & practice (Chapters 22 and 16 in particular) https://qfp.quaker.org.uk/

- Woodbrooke https://www.woodbrooke.org.uk/

- Quakers and same-sex marriage https://www.quaker.org.uk/marriage-equality

- Quaker theology and same-sex marriage (PDF) https://www.quaker.org.uk/documents/we-are-but-witnesses-2009

https://www.quaker.org.uk/podcast

It’s part 2 of A Quaker Take on climate change and we’ve got interviews with Elinor from Extinction Rebellion Jews, Quakers involved in the school strikes, as well as excerpts of a recording of a talk with Greta Thunberg, Anna Taylor and Caroline Lucas on the new climate movement. With thanks to The Guardian for the new climate movement recording!

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Extinction Rebellion Jews

Find XR Jews on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/xrjews.

The Climate Justice Seder was run by Yael Tischler, the second woman outside North America to be ordained as a Kohenet (Hebrew Priestess). She is also part of Yelala, which creates inspiring earth-based feminist Jewish rituals and practices in the UK. www.yelala.co.uk

The XR Jews 10 climate plagues leaflet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XmU_MEde4z2G8vNrAyZDJcd4syQ4i2-P/view?usp=sharing

XR Jews seder in the Jewish Chronicle - https://www.thejc.com/news/uk-news/climate-change-protesters-to-hold-demonstration-seder-in-westminster-tomorrow-1.483107

Rabbi Daniel Lichman reflects on XR: https://www.willesdenminyan.com/blog/humanity-hope-the-fight-for-freedom-rabbi-daniel-reflects-on-extinction-rebellion

Engaging with people of colour on climate justice: http://gal-dem.com/this-is-what-extinction-rebellion-must-do-to-engage-with-people-of-colour-on-climate-justice/

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Greta Thunberg and Anna Taylor

UK student climate network: https://ukscn.org/

The new climate movement talk was held in partnership with the UK Student Climate Network, Greenpeace UK, Amnesty UK, Campaign against Climate Change, Friends of the Earth, the Guardian Live, 350.org, NUS, Policy Connect, 10:10 Climate Action, Parents4Future, Quakers in Britain, WWF and the APPG on Climate Change. Here’s the full talk: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/video/2019/apr/23/greta-thunberg-anna-taylor-and-caroline-lucas-on-the-new-climate-movement-guardian-live

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Quaker links

How to work with local government (PDF) https://www.quaker.org.uk/documents/local-government-a-guide-for-quakers

Find @EarthEconQuaker on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EarthEconQuaker

Swarthmore lecture: https://www.woodbrooke.org.uk/learn/about/swarthmore-lecture/

What’s the Quaker part in the wider climate movement? Why are faith groups so involved in taking action to tackle climate breakdown?

In part 1 we talk to Susanna Mattingly from Friends Worlds Committee for Consultation (the international Quaker body) about what that looks like in different parts of the world. fwcc.world/sustainability

We also talk to Olivia Hanks about the Quakers in Britain take on the climate crisis. To join the mass lobby of parliament on 26 June email Philip Wood [email protected] www.quaker.org.uk/sustainability. Find them on Twitter @EarthEconQuaker or as Quaker faith in action on Facebook.

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Subscribe to listen to part 2 'A Quaker Take on climate activism' where we talk to a founder of Extinction Rebellion Jews, hear from young Quakers involved in climate strikes, and some fresh takes on climate justice from lots of different activists.

Or check out the playlist of other climate and economic episodes: https://soundcloud.com/qwitness/sets/earth-and-economy podcast

What's the Quaker position on immigration and why? What are Quakers doing to tackle some of the injustices in the current system?

Asking some of the most common questions, we discuss the Quaker position on immigration with Tatiana Garavito, Jessica Metheringham and Bridget Walker. We talk about why it's not just about refugees and asylum seekers, and how we can all work together to tackle the injustices in the UK's current immigration system.

Further info on Quaker work: http://www.quaker.org.uk/sanctuary and http://www.qarn.org.uk/homepage/

More information about immigration detention: http://detentionforum.org.uk/

Power and privilege toolkit (PDF): http://www.quaker.org.uk/documents/owning-power-and-privilege-2nd-edition-october-2018

Do Quakers celebrate Christmas? This episode we hear about different Quaker takes on the festive season, discuss why Quakers don't traditionally celebrate Christmas (and how they sometimes do now), and explore ways to approach difficult conversations with family and friends.

BLOG

Times and seasons: A Quaker reflection on Christmas www.quaker.org.uk/blog/times-and-seasons-a-quaker-reflection-on-christmas

VIDEO

5 ways to disrupt racism: https://youtu.be/Lcd4VXHTR3Y

TOOLKITS FOR ACTION

Having difficult conversations (PDF) www.quaker.org.uk/documents/having-difficult-conversations

Owning power and privilege (PDF) www.quaker.org.uk/documents/owning-power-and-privilege-2nd-edition-october-2018

MORE INFO

www.quaker.org.uk/podcast

Jon and Elizabeth talk to two Quaker parents, one non-Quaker parent and two people raised by Quakers to find out what the common experiences are.

Quaker Parenting Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/259029634289418/

Resources for Quaker parents: www.quaker.org.uk/children-and-young-people/quaker-parent

Find events for children and young people: www.yqspace.org.uk/find-event

What does it mean to be an ally? What does it mean to practise allyship?

In this episode we discuss allyship and solidarity with Tatiana Garavito, Sanctuary Everywhere Programme Manager. We also discuss the history of Quaker abolitionist thought with historian Marcus Rediker.

Power and privilege toolkit (PDF) www.quaker.org.uk/documents/owning-power-and-privilege-2nd-edition-october-2018

Healing Justice podcast www.healingjustice.org

The Fearless Benjamin Lay http://bookshop.quaker.org.uk/The-Fearless-Benjamin-Lay-The-Quaker-Dwarf-Who-Became-the-First-Revolutionary-Abolitionist_9781786634719