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Lesbian minister of Nantucket church cancels its July 4 celebrations

Nantucket's Unitarian Universalist church canceled its July 4 celebrations over concerns about whiteness within the congregation.
Reverend Erin Splaine cited the 'gutting of the 1965 Voting Rights Act' and a Supreme Court decision as reasons for the change.
The church said July 4 activities were replaced with two hours of open doors for discussion and reflection.
Splaine described a need for the congregation to understand and address white privilege in American history.
Some online users criticized the decision, including Libs of TikTok, while others supported the reflection effort.
Reverend Splaine is married to Michelle Axelson, who runs a feminist and lesbian-run bookshop in Provincetown.
Axelson has been pictured with political figures and is active in LGBTQ+ community causes.
The Daily Mail reported the story with multiple linked headlines and audience comments sections.
The church invited participation in a 'journey to understand our American Story' from all community members.
The article notes the background of ongoing debate over race, history, and democracy in the United States.

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