Shabbat Tzedek Service with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley

    

Diaspora Credit Union 2020 Initiative Director Ethel Kawesa, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, Susan Lawrence, AiB members Irene Nakabonge
and Miriam K Thomas

Boston, Massachusetts – January 18th 2019

AiB Diaspora Credit Union 2020 Initiative Director Ethel Kawesa, AiB members Irene Nakabonge and Miriam K.Thomas attended Shabbat Tzedek Service Honoring Dr. Martin King King Jr.  on Friday, January 18, 2019. A Shabat of Justice dedicated to the vision of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  Was held at   the Temple of Israel from 6pm- 9pm on Friday January 18, located at 447 Longwood Avenue in Boston. A Blessing of welcome to the Shabbat Tzedek, Sabbath of Justice- A service  inspired by the values and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. An inspiring service was delivered by Rabbi Mathew V. Soffer, Temple Israel

Temple of Israel Welcomes Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley. She was received by over 300 people listening to her pursuit on racial social and economic justice and the council’s history of Inspiring achievements: The first black woman elected in the Boston City council, the first black woman to represent our commonwealth and a hero to the city of Boston and New England. Council gives a shout out to all leaders in the community fighting for the underserved communities and  promoting economic justice initiatives. Council calls on all those targeted by racial discrimination and bigotry to let them know that we are not alone and that we are surrounded by the community.

AiB is  proud to support and share the same values as other inspiring leaders in uplifting and promoting unity in our communities.