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The convergence and contradictions of the Martin Luther King holiday and the second inauguration of Donald Trump reflect a decidedly American pattern, writes the co-executive director of MLK50.
Link to author Adrienne Johnson Martin
Almost 40 years ago, an ecumenical group of faith leaders rallied to save a historic property in Richmond, Virginia. They have continued its prayerful tradition while creating a place for refuge and education.
Link to author Edie Gross
Exploitation and neglect by the scientific and medical communities have left some Black Americans hesitant to participate in research studies. Faith leaders are helping form relationships and connections they hope will address that.
Link to author Melba Newsome
In the closing chapter of a recent book, the Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II writes about the hope he sees when poor people come together to advocate for better working conditions and better policies.
Link to author William J. Barber II
Research reveals that progressive white churches aren’t always willing to tackle racism.
For the Seattle-based theologian, living into the reality of reconciliation means contributing to a world where all of God’s creation can flourish.
A presbytery in the American Northwest gave property to an Indigenous nonprofit to build tiny homes and establish a community center, but the process was difficult work.
Link to author Cheston Knapp
A pastor in Montgomery, Alabama, reflects on the tourism paradox: Visitors interested in civil rights and racial justice are flocking to the city’s museums and monuments, boosting its economy. Meanwhile systemic inequities remain.
Link to author Richard T. Williams
A matriarch of Asian American theology discusses storytelling, representation and capacity building with a director of educational programs at Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.
Link to author Angie Kay Hong
S. Charmaine McKissick-Melton and Pauli Murray have more in common than growing up in the same city of Durham, North Carolina. They both were the first Black woman in many rooms they walked into — and both had to fight to be there.
Three sociologists suggest principles on becoming anti-racist based on research conducted on churches that have implemented such efforts.
Link to author Gerardo Martí
