Tag Archives: Racism

MLK’s ‘Letter From A Birmingham Jail’ Inspires Christian Clergy Group

Posted on January 20, 2011 by s_strauss

Shared by Faith in Public Life (http://www.faithinpubliclife.org):   By Kevin Eckstrom – Religion News Service January 15, 2011   A coalition of Christian churches answered the Rev. Martin Luther King’s 1963 “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” conceding that Americans have often … Continue reading →

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United Methodist Bishops Oppose Racism

Posted on December 9, 2010 by s_strauss

From the United Methodist Church General Board of Church and Society (http://www.umc-gbcs.org):   Back immigration reform By Heather Hahn   PANAMA CITY, Panama (UMNS) — United Methodist bishops have called on Christians to overcome racism and other sources of animosity … Continue reading →

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Intercultural Competency: Being an Effective Leader in a Diverse, Changing World—November 11, Harrisburg

Posted on October 14, 2010 by s_strauss

Intercultural Competency: Being an Effective Leader in a Diverse, Changing World November 11, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Harrisburg First Church of the Brethren, 219 Hummel Street, Harrisburg Registration: $25, which includes lunch with a vegetarian option; register online at www.brethren.org/ericlaw2010 0.5 … Continue reading →

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12th Annual Summit Against Racism—January 23, Pittsburgh

Posted on January 12, 2010 by s_strauss

Title: 12th Annual Summit Against Racism—January 23, Pittsburgh Location: East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Ave., Pittsburgh Description: Inspiring speakers, skill building strategies for our justice movements and more! (1-2pm, join Black Voices for Peace at weekly vigil outside, … Continue reading →

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Harry Flournoy: How My Team Succeeded in the Face of Racism, March 15 & 16

Posted on February 27, 2009 by s_strauss

Harry Flournoy was one of five black starters who led the Texas Western Miners to the 1966 NCAA men’s basketball title, beating the all-white Kentucky Wildcats in the final. It was the first step in the desegregation of college sports … Continue reading →

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