Marchaé Grair joins the Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism Team

Marchaé Grair joins Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism (BLUU) as its Communications Director. She will focus on amplifying the organization’s commitment to supporting the spiritual and material lives of all Black people, including Black Unitarian Universalists.

St. Paul, Minnesota —

Marchaé Grair believes all storytelling is political. Since journalism school, she has rejected the idea that creating narratives is ever objective. Marchaé is committed to using her writing skills to encourage people into places of self-reflection and to activate people into pursuing justice in the world. She honed her reporting and communications skills as a freelance writer and public speaker. Marchaé also created meaningful spiritual resources and organizing communications as the Digital Content Manager for the United Church of Christ, a member of the StillSpeaking Writers’ Group, and most recently, as the Director of Public Relations and Outreach at the Unitarian Universalist Association.

“I am honored to join an organization that is unapologetic in its Blackness, spirituality, and commitment to collective liberation,” Marchaé said. “I think it’s more important than ever for people to do work that feels aligned with their values and commitments. I know BLUU is creating containers of joy and community for Black people, and I’m honored to tell the stories that emerge from that life-giving work.”

The Communications Director position is a new position for BLUU. Within the role, Marchaé will manage press relations, email marketing, social media, and BLUU’s website. Marchaé is also the newest member of BLUU’s Organizing Collective Board, which consists of BLUU staff and other BLUU leaders focused on making strategic decisions for the organization.

“Marchaé is as committed to excellence as she is Black and collective liberation,” said BLUU Executive Director Lena K. Gardner. “We are thrilled to have Marchaé’s outstanding leadership on the team.”

About BLUU:

Formed in the wake of several conversations among Black UUs at the July 2015 Movement for Black Lives Convening in Cleveland, OH, Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism is committed to expanding the power and capacity of Black UUs within Unitarian Universalism; providing support, information, and resources for Black Unitarian Universalists; and justice-making and liberation for Black people through our faith.