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One Year After George Floyd’s Murder, Faith Leaders Still Want This
One year ago, the death of George Floyd under the knee of a police officer galvanized the nation — and eventually much of the world — into a historic social movement against police brutality and systemic racism and in support of Black lives.
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The George Floyd Trial and the Longing for Justice
We can see to it that no one else ever faces the awful killing experienced by George Floyd and countless others. Even as we are glad for justice done, we should weep for injustices still at work, and for a life that is still gone.
Articles for Pastors
Esau McCaulley – Black Christian Solidarity Against Anti-Asian Racism
"Being a co-belligerent in the struggle for justice does not mean collapsing all Asian problems into Black ones or ignoring the tensions that exist between Black and Asian communities."
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‘Black Lives Matter’ a Feature of One Church’s Nativity This Year
Claremont United Methodist Church, known for its hot-button Christmas displays, is this year featuring a mural of “Black Lives Matter” protesters behind the holy family.
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Is the White, Evangelical Church Changing Its Mind About Racial Injustice?
New data released by Barna Research suggests that white Christians have begun to shift their views on race.
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Back the Blue Rally Accused of Intimidating Church in Dallas
After a pro-police caravan stopped at Dallas-area Friendship West Baptist Church, which is known for being active in the social-justice movement, the pastor demanded an apology and urged caravan organizers to work toward racial unity.
Articles for Outreach & Missions
A Minister’s Experience at the Ferguson Protests in 2014
While meeting with another group of young activists called Ferguson Action, Dr. McNeil and her peers were challenged to not only discuss an appropriate response to the situation, but to take action as well. Ferguson Action wanted the ministers to participate in a protest with them.
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Black Pastor, Veteran Arrested After Being Assaulted on His Own Property
Leon McCray of Woodstock Virginia was recently assaulted by five white people who were trespassing on a property he owns. Calling the police, McCray hoped authorities would come to his aid. Instead, the officers arrested him.