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Connecting the Dots:
Race, unity and rights PHOTOS BY REBECCA LEFTWICH
Officer Edward Lee from the Newnan Police Department talks about traffic stops and learning about the law at the Connecting the Dots seminar.
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peakers from the justice system, the ministry and law enforcement shared their perspectives on community race relations, unity and legal rights as part of a Connecting the Dots seminar. Held at the Wadsworth Auditorium, the seminar also featured traffic stop scenarios and an overview of the Hands Free Law. Derrick Teagle of Empowered 4 Life hosted the seminar – the second in a series sponsored by the youth support or-
ganization. “It was an opportunity to talk about race and listen to others’ point of view,” Teagle said. Dan Crain of OneRace, which champions racial reconciliation and revival, talked about the importance of understanding the history of slavery and not “sweeping things under the rug.” “The past is always playing out in the present,” he cautioned, telling audience members it’s vital to pray, educate yourself and be intentional
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with your actions. Clint Nolder, pastor of Foundation Church, said the conversation about race is “louder than it’s ever been,” but warned that unity is not always positive. “You can be united in hate, rage, inequality and slavery,” he said. “You can achieve unity for the wrong thing.” Nolder said walking with God means grace and love lead before anything else. “Those who have been wronged
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have to step toward those who have wronged them,” he said. “We can’t change the past, but we can change the future.” Daryle Smith said the “commune” is often missing from “community.” He walked to the stage wearing a pair of LeBron 16 “Equality” sneakers – one black, one white. Smith, who works with the South Metro Atlanta Fellowship of Christian AthCONNECTING . 4
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