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Truth to Power

May 25, 2011 by Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director

The seven individuals who were arrested at the General Assembly on Tuesday showed great courage and commitment to social justice. They spoke for those who often have no voice, were a visible presence for those our society often treats as invisible, and did justice as they walked humbly.

We are grateful to our colleague, David LaMotte, to Rev. William Barber, Rev. Curtis Gatewood, Rob Stephens, Rev. Kojo Nantambu, Timothy Hodges and Rev. T. Anthony Spearman for their willingness to be advocates for the least of these. Both Rev. Barber, who is a past recipient of our Faith Active in Public Life Award, and T. Anthony, who serves on our Governing Board, have long histories with the Council, while David is our Program Associate for Peace. Those arrested continue a longstanding tradition of non-violent action for a more just society and a willingness to speak truth to power, and I am proud of the Council’s ties to several of them.

–George Reed, Executive Director

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Civil Liberties, Criminal Justice, Economic Justice, Equality & Reconciliation, Good Government, People with Disabilities, Public Education, State Budget

About Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director

Aleta Payne first joined the Council staff in the spring of 2001 as the Communications Associate. She continues to oversee that work along with development, represents the Council in several partnership efforts, and serves in other administrative roles, as well. Aleta is a graduate of the University of Virginia with a degree in government and foreign affairs and spent much of her early career as a journalist. She has three young adult sons who continue to come home to Cary for dinner, or at least groceries, and two young adult terrier-mix dogs who keep the nest from feeling too empty.

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  1. Jay Davis says

    May 26, 2011 at 2:59 pm

    “Do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with your God” It as true today as in the time of Micah. Thank you for your brave and rightious action.

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