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Anti-racist formation of children and youth
Faith communities can play a crucial role to counter efforts that limit what is taught about our nation’s past and present, including the banning of books and censoring of curriculum content. Most churches already have the mechanisms in place to offer formation. Here are resources to make those offerings practically, thoughtfully and intentionally anti-racist.
From Chicago basement to international stage, the power of collaboration fueled a Latino-led nonprofit working with youth
In its early days, a startup nonprofit working to make the Bible more accessible to young people in urban areas found a crucial community partner. The result of their collaboration is a lesson for us all, writes a director of programs and grants for Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.
A beacon of hope shines for LGBTQ+ youth in Florida
Through The Lighthouse, some Florida churches are offering a nonreligious ministry of presence that focuses on God’s love for all, opening doors for both young people and other institutions.
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In her newest book, Cole Arthur Riley offers reflections and spiritual exercises while curating the wisdom of Black leaders who have gone before.
The 1898 racist massacre and coup still reverberates through Wilmington, N.C.
Two activists with longtime ties to the city reflect on its past and how it might move forward 125 years after a murderous insurrection led by white supremacists.
