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11/1/2017

Unity Pledge

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To read about the struggles of our county, please click here and then sign the pledge in the comments below.

Pledge for Unity

For Students
I pledge to be aware of my words and actions and how they impact others. 
I pledge to be aware that others’ words and actions may come from a place of hurt, anger or fear and try to respond with understanding rather than anger.
I pledge to use my words and actions for good, even in the face of another’s anger.
I pledge to reach out to those who are not like me in order to find understanding.
I pledge to respond to those with whom I disagree with respect.
I pledge to listen to the experiences of others with respect and an open mind.
I pledge to love not hate.
 
For Adults
I pledge to be aware that young people are hearing my words and seeing my actions and to act in a way to positively influence them.
I pledge to be aware of my words and actions and how they impact others, especially youth in my life. 
I pledge to be aware that others’ words and actions may come from a place of hurt, anger or fear and try to respond with understanding rather than anger.
I pledge to use my words and actions for good, even in the face of another’s anger.
I pledge to reach out to those who are not like me in order to find understanding.
I pledge to respond to those with whom I disagree with respect.
I pledge to listen to the experiences of others with respect and an open mind.
I pledge to love not hate.

I am asking each and every one of you to start our path to healing by supporting a pledge of unity wherever you are.  Please write your name in the comments below to sign the pledge.  Share on your social media using #takethepledge #unityfor(nameyourcounty)

​Mine will say: #takethepledge #unityforBaldwinCounty


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75 Comments
Elizabeth Denham
11/1/2017 10:35:45 pm

Elizabeth Denham

#takethepledge #unityforBaldwinCounty

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Jake
11/1/2017 11:06:18 pm

#unityforBaldwinCounty

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Louise Green
11/1/2017 11:17:07 pm

#takethepledge #unityforBaldwinCounty

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Elena Trevino
11/1/2017 11:27:10 pm

#takethepledge #unityforBaldwinCounty

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Jim Green Sr.
11/1/2017 11:34:34 pm

#take the pledge #unityforBaldwinCounty

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Dawn Trevino
11/1/2017 11:35:12 pm

#unityforBalwinCounty

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Margaret Ward
11/2/2017 05:46:38 am

Thank you for starting.

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Penny Eilert
11/2/2017 06:24:02 am

Thank you for reaching out in a caring sensible manner. This is a positive step in the right direction. #unityforbaldwincounty

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Tara Smith link
11/2/2017 06:57:48 am

Great idea!

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Timothy Auld
11/2/2017 08:10:43 am

#takethepledge #unityforBibbCounty

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Mrs Bradley
11/2/2017 10:12:52 am

It’s about time! #unityforbaldwincounty

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Chip Henderson
11/2/2017 10:27:27 am

#takethepledge #unityforbaldwincounty #unityforescambiacounty #unityforus #unitedwestand

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Carl Norman
11/2/2017 10:32:04 am

#unityforbaldwincounty

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Kathryn
11/2/2017 11:16:31 am

takethepledge

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Suzan Christensen
11/2/2017 11:47:50 am

Suzan Christensen
#unityforbaldwincounty

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Trey Auld
11/2/2017 02:25:05 pm

#unityforBaldwinCounty
#PraiseHiminthestorm

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Megan Auld
11/2/2017 04:35:17 pm

#unityforbaldwincounty

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Melissa Foil
11/2/2017 05:09:18 pm

#unityforbaldwincounty
#lovenothate

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Kellie Watson
11/3/2017 01:10:03 am

#TakeThePledge#UnityForBaldwinCounty
#EqualityForHumanRace#LoveNotHate

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Annie Malloy
11/3/2017 05:57:30 pm

#taketheplege

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Lisa
11/3/2017 06:24:23 pm

My daughter recently refused to wear her Spanish Fort Hoodie out of the when we asked her why, she spilled the story of tbe video, and confessed that she was ashamed to be from SFHS. I hope through the efforts of students and parents of all ethnicities and walks of life coming together, our children can have a school to be proud of again, and that our students of color and our LGTB students will not be afraid to walk the halls of their own school.

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Susan Emerson
11/3/2017 07:16:45 pm

#unityforbaldwincounty

Thanks Elizabeth!

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Mark Malloy
11/3/2017 10:09:25 pm

#lovenothate

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Randi Quiroz
11/4/2017 12:00:05 am

Stop the Hate

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Tonya Dailey
11/4/2017 07:55:32 am

This is so sad. 🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️ I will spend my money in the city of Daphne, and Foley. Until something done about it.😡😡😡😡😡

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Heather Ortis
11/4/2017 10:30:06 am

Thanks so much Elizabeth for your efforts to promote unity and respect for one another. The Bible says: This is my commandment: "Love your neighbor as yourself" Mark 12:31. Also, Leviticus 19:18 "You shall not take vengeance nor bear any grudge against the sons of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself, I am the Lord." See also Galations 3:28, Acts 17:26, 1 John 2:11, Acts 10:34-35, Acts 10:28, Proverbs 24:23 As a member of the Spanish Fort Community and a proud parent I condemn any form of discrimination and reject all who choose to condone attitudes, actions, mindsets, or behaviors of hate. I pledge to continue to educate my children in regards to these matters and I will strive to promote equality for all. I accept the apology of the recent offenders. As for the high school students who were involved, they are young and foolish as was I in my youth. We've all done things that we've regretted. In an age where everything you do and say is made public, the exposure can become national and the consequences enormous. Hopefully, the resulting discussions will bring about awareness and unity. God bless Spanish Fort.

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Lakeyta Witherspoon
11/4/2017 10:31:03 am

This is HORRIBLE... This is something that’s taught, mostly from the home. Something need to be done. #UnityForALL

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Hannah Denham
11/4/2017 11:40:23 am

#unityforBaldwinCounty #unityforRockbridgeCounty

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Rebecca Walden
11/4/2017 12:03:31 pm

#unityforBaldwinCounty
Thank you, Elizabeth, for your love and mercy for others. ❤️ I am certain all involved will become better people from the mistakes they have made.

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Syretta Brown
11/4/2017 12:18:36 pm

I’m signing this petition because This is it not the first time that Spanish Fort High School have been informed about racism and swept it under the rug.About 2 or 3 months ago my niece came home complaining about their bus driver. She said that he cursed at them and was calling them the N***ers. She also said that he had the white kids doing the same thing. We didn’t believed her at first, but the very next day we didn’t see the bus but we saw her. She told us that he made all of the black kids from this neighborhood get off the bus and walked. She also said that as he passed them he flipped them off. We was beyond pissed, we tried calling the school, and was told that they will have someone call us back as soon as they was available. NEVER GOT THAT CALL BACK. The next morning her bus showed up after 8am when it gets here at 7:05. We called the school again and reported what happened and the lady told us that they was aware of the problems and they are handling it. When my niece came home she had a different bus driver and we ask her what happen ? She said that she told the principal and they reviewed the tapes from the bus and they couldn’t make out what he was saying or what gestures he was making with his hand.Long story short THIS MAN IS STILL WORKING THERE....

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Kathryn Ellis
11/4/2017 12:33:41 pm

#unityforbaldwincounty

Thank you, Elizabeth!

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Cara Stallman
11/4/2017 04:48:01 pm

Let's change the narrative in Spanish Fort.

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Charlotte link
11/4/2017 10:06:28 pm

#takethepledge, #unityforbaldwincounty

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Annette
11/6/2017 07:45:48 am

#takethepledge #unityforBaldwinCounty

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Jessica Morris
11/6/2017 10:27:19 pm

#takethepledge
#unityforBaldwinCounty
#unityforMobileCounty

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Amber Smith
11/7/2017 12:04:11 pm

#TakeThePledge #UnityForBaldwinCounty

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Kim Roberts
11/7/2017 12:20:22 pm

#lovenothate

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Donald Denham
11/7/2017 12:30:01 pm

I'd like to teach the world to sing . . .

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Bette Auld
11/7/2017 05:34:03 pm

#lovenothate
#takethepledge

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Jamel Spencer
11/7/2017 06:13:24 pm

Stand in Unity against hate

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Cameron Cox
11/7/2017 06:50:35 pm

#unityforbaldwincounty

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Lindsay Auld
11/8/2017 01:35:16 am

#UnityForBaldwinCounty
#TakeThePledge
#LoveIsLove
#LoveTrumpsHate

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Dana Clemons
11/8/2017 06:56:45 pm

#takethepledge

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Luke
11/12/2017 01:49:34 pm

#lovewins

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Joseph
11/12/2017 01:50:27 pm

unity for baldwin count

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Adelle
11/12/2017 05:42:17 pm

#lovenothate

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Gabby
11/12/2017 05:44:25 pm

Gabby

#lovenothate

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Shelby
11/12/2017 05:44:55 pm

Shelby

#lovenothate

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Mary Kathleen
11/12/2017 05:45:26 pm

Mary Kathleen

#lovenothate

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Summerlyn
11/12/2017 05:45:54 pm

Summerlyn

#lovenothate

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Ainsley
11/12/2017 05:46:21 pm

Ainsley

#lovenothate

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Mary Elizabeth
11/12/2017 05:46:49 pm

Mary Elizabeth

#lovenothate

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Sara Evelyn
11/12/2017 05:47:17 pm

Sara Evelyn

#lovenothate

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Lizzie
11/12/2017 05:47:36 pm

Lizzie

#lovenothate

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Anna Claire
11/12/2017 05:47:58 pm

Anna Claire

#lovenothate

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Morgan
11/12/2017 05:48:14 pm

Morgan

#lovenothate

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Claire
11/12/2017 05:48:32 pm

Claire

#lovenothate

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Erin
11/12/2017 05:48:52 pm

Erin

#lovenothate

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Caroline
11/12/2017 05:49:15 pm

Caroline

#lovenothate

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Mary Carlyn
11/12/2017 05:49:42 pm

Mary Carlyn

#lovenothate

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Payton
11/12/2017 05:50:02 pm

Payton

#lovenothate

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Bernadette
11/12/2017 05:50:22 pm

Bernadette

#lovenothate

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Kaitlyn
11/12/2017 05:51:07 pm

Kaitlyn

#lovenothate

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Abby
11/12/2017 05:52:10 pm

Abby

#lovenothate

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Margaret
11/12/2017 05:52:30 pm

Margaret

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Sara
11/12/2017 05:52:49 pm

Sara

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Gabrielle
11/12/2017 05:54:09 pm

Gabrielle

#lovenothate

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Cameron
11/12/2017 05:54:29 pm

Cameron

#lovenothate

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Audrey
11/12/2017 05:54:49 pm

Audrey

#lovenothate

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Amanda
11/12/2017 05:55:06 pm

Amanda

#lovenothate

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Kaitlin
11/12/2017 05:55:24 pm

Kaitlin

#lovenothate

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Sarah
11/12/2017 05:55:45 pm

Sarah

#lovenothate

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Emily
11/12/2017 05:56:00 pm

Emily

#lovenothate

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Kendyl
11/12/2017 05:56:21 pm

Kendyl

#lovenothate

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Taylor
11/12/2017 05:56:40 pm

Taylor

#lovenothate

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