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With an eye toward inspiring unity and cooperation across the public, MCCJ met with South Florida community leaders and organizations to form an alliance that will embody the belief that we’re better off united, regardless of race, color, religion, origin, and political affiliation.
Yearning for the days when people had constructive conversations despite having differences and determined to bring those days back to vibrant life, this newly formed alliance has planned a march for May 15, at 3 p.m., in Downtown Miami, and it is inviting the community to join in their efforts.
The main thrust of “We Are United” is to show that we are proud of and united in our differences and what makes us unique; that we wish to operate with compassion, care towards one another, and remain supportive of each other with respect and in celebration of these differences. It aims to tackle hate and divisiveness, by clearly demonstrating that people are better off united. Organizers plan to make this march an annual event.
Over ten entities, including the Office of Mayor Danielle Levine Cava are encouraging additional organizations to join the alliance in hopes of repairing the currently frayed social fabric.
“Sadly, we’re at the point where almost anything can turn into a topic of division, and it’s only getting worse,” said Matt Anderson, MCCJ executive director. “We profoundly believe every person has the right to live in dignity and enjoy respect, regardless of race, gender, faith, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability or socioeconomic status. For that reason, we aspire to make Miami a model of intercultural understanding.”
On May 15, MCCJ and this newly formed alliance will assemble at The Freedom Tower at 3 p.m. The march will officially begin at 3:45 p.m. People are expected to make it The Underline (right near Brickell station) by 4:40 p.m. At that point, there will be a performance by Guitars Over Guns followed by speeches from key figures. The event ends at 6 p.m.
The event is free, but people are asked to register via Eventbrite at https://bit.ly/38EtmAV.
We Are United partners: American Jewish Committee, Books & Books, COSMOS, Jewish Community Relations Council of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, Love the Everglades, MCCJ, Miami-Dade College, Miami Herald, Office of Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, The Underline, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Miami, and YWCA.
