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Last night’s panel discussion featuring community activists from Hall’s Hill at the newly rebuilt Station 8 on Langston Boulevard provided deep insight on the history of the neighborhood, the role of the fire station in the community, and work we can all do together to build a stronger, more inclusive Arlington. We are so grateful to all of you who were able to be a part of the conversation - and the excitement of seeing the firefighters leave with lightning speed for two emergency calls!
In the spirit of Arlington Women Community Builders, we wanted to share a few ways to continue building on the momentum of last night's event:
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Keep the conversation going! If you were able to join us, share what you learned with your friends, family, and neighbors. And even if you couldn't join, you can use these resources to get the conversation started:
YouTube: The History of Fire Station 8
Read: Timeline of Fire Station 8 and Taking a Stand
Panelist Wilma Jones: Hall's Hill books
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Support anti-racism organizations in our community:
Challenging Racism
NAACP Arlington Branch
OAR
Restorative Arlington
The Black Heritage Museum of Arlington
The Center for Youth and Family Advocacy
Thank you again for being a part of this, thank you to the incredible panelists and their moderator, Monique (Moe) Bryant, and thank you to the Station 8 crew for hosting and for graciously giving the group a tour of the new station.
We'll leave you with the words of panelist Peggy Carter-Jones who perfectly captured the spirit of the evening:
“When future generations go by Fire Station 8, I would like them to know that this place was built on a foundation of hope, resilience, a commitment to progress, and a testament to all Black communities during the challenges they had to overcome, and the collective effort to create a better future for all of us - not only the Black community, but for all of us - so that we can live in unity, we can live in peace, and we can all learn a word called "love." I love you, and I hope that you would love me too.”
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