Clara Barton Sisterhood
As presented by Linda Lu Burciaga, former national president of the UU Women’s Federation, to Maxine Steeves
Maxine Steeves—wife, mother of three, grandmother of five, teacher/mentor to so many, brilliant writer of short stories, community and church volunteer over many decades—we honor you today. But, most especially, we value your commitment to racial justice, particularly during a very hateful time in this city’s history. You and Bert (The Reverend Bert Steeves, minister emeritus) went out at night to spray paint over racial epithets left during the day. You both marched with MLK in Boston. You welcomed a young man from Kenya as a foster child and have always been supportive of LGBTQ rights. You are a woman of strength, wisdom and grace. So, as former national president of the UU Women’s Federation, it is a privilege to present this award to you today and welcome you into the Clara Barton Sisterhood.