What does community require of us?
The Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray defines community not just as a safe space for personal healing, but as an active strategy for radical social transformation. True community requires us to look beyond individual blame, examine our own complicity in oppressive systems, and engage in the ongoing work of "re-education," self-criticism, and connection. By embracing this collective responsibility, we can dismantle institutional harm and build a more humane, liberated future together.
This article was originally published in Faith and Leadership on August 4, 2026, and was written by Angela Thorpe Mason.