Take the Pledge to End Racism

I BELIEVE that every person has worth as an individual.
I BELIEVE that every person is entitled to dignity and respect, regardless of race or color.
I BELIEVE that every thought and every act of racial prejudice is harmful; if it is my thought or act, then it is harmful to me as well as to others.
Therefore, from this day forward:
I WILL strive daily to eliminate racial prejudice from my thoughts and actions.
I WILL discourage racial prejudice by others at every opportunity.
I WILL treat all people with dignity and respect.
I WILL commit to working with others to transform the Greater Richmond region into a place that treats people of all races, ethnicities, and cultures with justice, equity, and compassion, and
I WILL strive daily to honor this pledge, knowing that the world will be a better place because of my effort.

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What is the Pledge to End Racism?

The Pledge to End Racism, based on the Birmingham Pledge, is a personal commitment to work on ourselves and with others throughout your community to address racism in all its forms.

What is the Living the Pledge Workshop?

The Living the Pledge Workshop is a 12-hour workshop designed to give participants confidence in their ability to talk about and confront racism wherever it lives.

Are you looking to offer the Living the Pledge to End Racism workshop to your community?

Visit our download page to purchase the curriculum as well as download free samples and other information about bringing the Pledge to End Racism to your community.

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Our vision for is to see an end to racism in all its forms.

The Pledge to End Racism is a movement

The National Pledge to End Racism Initiative (NPERI) seeks to enlist partners across the country who will be a catalyst for anti-racism work among individuals and organizations in their community by:

  • assisting in connecting individuals/groups who are engaged in anti-racism work to one other
  • helping to leverage the diverse strengths available across a consortium of racial justice aware congregations and organizations
  • providing counsel and training to those who are just beginning or need rejuvenation in their anti-racism journey
  • amplifying the priorities of Black led anti-racism work
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Who is the Pledge to End Racism for?

The Pledge to End Racism offers individuals, faith communities and other groups a place to start to build a common understanding, language, and commitment for a just, more equitable society.

  • Individuals sign the Pledge and make personal commitments to work on themselves and with others throughout their community to address racism in all its forms.
  • Faith Communities adopt the Pledge to focus and support their own anti-racism initiatives, inviting their congregants and others in their community to sign the Pledge to End Racism.
  • Organizations engaged in anti-racism work help connect Pledge signers with meaningful ways to fulfill their personal commitments to end racism.
  • Businesses and other organizations communicate their commitment to being anti-racist by adopting the Pledge to End Racism.
Forward Together

We believe the Pledge to End Racism is one way into the critical conversation on ending racism.

Want to bring the Pledge to your area?

Add your community to our growing list of national partners!

Throughout the country, faith communities and other groups have joined as partner organizations to bring their Pledge to End Racism to their geographic regions and organizations. We hope you’ll consider becoming a National Pledge to End Racism Partner Organization.

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Offer Training

Partners receive full access to our workshop curriculum.

The Living the Pledge Workshop

In order to make the Pledge to End Racism something that becomes an integral part of our daily lives, we’ve designed a workshop for individuals to reflect, learn, and practice how to develop and maintain their anti-racism commitment. The goals include:

  • Learning how to confront racism and bias in everyday encounters;
  • Recognizing and challenging systemic racism; and
  • Taking on a personal leadership role in ending racism in their community.
Learn more about the workshop

Frequently Asked Questions

The easiest answer is “it depends.” We suggest you reach out to us (use the form on this page) to learn about how other groups are using the Pledge in their anti-racism work and discuss ideas for your group. You might also take a look at a sample Community Partnership guide for ideas on how one community is using the Pledge to build connections and raise awareness of anti-racism work happening in their community.

The Living the Pledge Workshop is a 12-hour workshop designed to give participants confidence in their ability to talk about and confront racism wherever it lives.   It is designed as six 2-hour modules which can be offered in person or online, and can be scheduled during two all-day session or a 6-week series or something in between.

The Pledge to End Racism Movement is more than a signature on a page. It’s a living, breathing process to help all of us become better equipped to talk about race and racism and take action to end systemic racism. There are various ways someone could get involved with this anti- racism movement. Here are a few ideas.

First, contact us to see if there are others in your area that are engaging with the Pledge (or considering it) and we’ll put you in touch. Next, sign the Pledge and encourage others you know to do the same. Use the resources on our site to make the Pledge to End Racism part of your daily living.

As you engage with anti-racism work in your community, you may identify a potential partner to help you bring the Pledge to your town and can put them in touch with us.

Contact Us

Would you like more information about the National Pledge to End Racism Initiative? Please reach out using the form below!