HeyJaredBridge of Lament
Daily readings between Juneteenth and Independence Day to remember, lament, and seek renewal for our city
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A Way to Give Back (opens the original)
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Thank you for joining us on the bridge crossing this year! If you’ve spent any amount of time with us, you’ve probably read about Ota Benga. Last year, we shared his story: Ota Benga, 1883-1916. This year, the Ota Benga International Committee reflected on our theme “Are We There Yet?”: Reflections from the Ota Benga International Committee. Benga is known to be buried in Lynchburg, Virginia, at the <a href="https://whiterockcemetery.org
Day 16: Freedom Is Won, Not Given (opens the original)
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In the present day, with a Supreme Court blind to racial disparities and continued injustice and a President determined to federalize elections and extend voting restrictions nationwide, the words of civil rights leader A. Philip Randolph have never rung truer: “Freedom is never granted: It is won.” As we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which signifies the birth of the United States of America, we have pondered the question throughout our jour
Day 15: Their Voices Matter and So Do Yours (opens the original)
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As in yesterday’s post, the following images were graciously shared with Bridge of Lament by Dr. Robert L. Canida, II, PhD, Chief Inclusive Excellence Officer at the University of Lynchburg. They are sourced from a presentation he gave at the Jones Memorial Library in May 2026 as a testament to community action, steadfast dedication, and the resilience and resolve of the leaders who challenged injustice in Lynchburg.Do you have personal memories of the voices shared in this article? Do you want
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