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The City of Falls Church, Virginia — 2.2 square miles of tree-lined streets, walkable charm and ambitious planning — has been a model for small cities to lead on climate, equity and civic engagement. The City's 2040 Plan, unanimously adopted by the City Council in 2017, envisioned how the city should grow through 2040 in virtually all aspects — from reducing greenhouse gas emissions, to fostering civic groups, to incorporating a diverse housing stock.
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The Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation, along with the Social Justice Committee of Falls Church and Vicinity, expresses our sincerest sorrow for the loss of our Congressman, friend, and champion, Representative Gerald (Gerry) E. Connolly. We now pray for strength, peace, and comfort for his family and the residents of the 11th Congressional District.
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Without diversity, it’s like having a flower garden with only one type of flower in it.
Anyone interested in joining the Social Justice Committee –we’re open to anybody who wants to participate -we’re non-partisan and need everybody. Whether you’re coming from the left or the right, whether you’re coming from privilege or disadvantage, we all need to work together on this. No one person has all the answers. It’s about the dialogue, the process, and the vision of a more equitable society.
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On Tuesday, April 20, 2021, twelve men and women convicted former policeman Derek Chauvin of murdering George Floyd. Rejoicing and relief followed. Those reactions were accompanied by an immediate and growing recognition that the momentous verdict was but a turning point in the much more complex and critical task: ending prejudices, practices, and racism in all its guises.
Two eminent African American leaders articulated this challenging mission in the following words:
Keith Ellison, Attorney General for the State of Minnesota:
"I would not call today’s verdict justice because justice implies restoration. But it is accountability, which is the first step toward justice. Now the cause of justice is in your hands."
Barack Obama, former President of the United States:
"While today’s verdict may have been a necessary step on the road to progress, it was far from a sufficient one. We cannot rest. We will need to follow through with the concrete reforms that will reduce and eliminate racial bias in our criminal justice system."
The Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation affirms the joy in this critical verdict and recognizes that the work ahead will be challenging, arduous, but rewarding as the fight for justice and equality always is.
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