Thanks to the Courage Campaign for sharing. Black people will have justice. Black people will feel safe from harm. Black people will have equitable health care. Black people will be valued and protected when — When we ALL have the … Continued
Link to sign statement (𝐏𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐏𝐇𝐈𝐀 / 𝐏𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐒𝐁𝐔𝐑𝐆𝐇, 𝐏𝐀, 𝟎𝟓/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟎) – We, the undersigned members and leaders of religious, civil rights, interfaith, and social justice organizations condemn the murder of George Floyd who died during an arrest…Onlookers watched horrified as Mr. … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/views/2020/05/31/may-screams-and-tears-and-protests-shake-very-conscience-nation Published on Sunday, May 31, 2020 by The Guardian If we want to reach a better place on the other side of this, we must refuse to be comforted too quickly. By Rev. Dr. William J. Barber … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/05/31/i-took-helmet-and-laid-batons-down-michigan-sheriff-and-police-didnt-disperse-their Published on Sunday, May 31, 2020 by Common Dreams “Do I think this has solved the issue between police and unarmed black, human beings? No. But I do believe that this type of leadership is a positive … Continued
The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, A stronghold in times of trouble. And those who know your name Put their trust in you, For you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you. ~Psalm 9:9-10 Washington, D.C., … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/05/26/they-killed-man-video-shows-minneapolis-cop-kneeling-black-mans-neck-onlookers-warn Published on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 by Common Dreams “The police killed him, bro, right in front of everybody. He was crying, telling them like, ‘I can’t breathe,’ and everything. They did not care.” By Jake Johnson, … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): Should I pay for rent or food? If I had an unwanted pregnancy right now, what could I do? Can I afford to take a sick day from work? Should I risk getting sick to go … Continued
Download in pdf form During the COVID-19 crisis, many communities are experiencing heightened levels of bigotry. Individuals need to know their rights and resources when acts of hate occur. This guide provides information to help community members understand and respond … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): As the novel coronavirus changes our everyday lives in ways we could never have imagined, we are told over and over again how the virus does not discriminate. Day in and day out we are directed … Continued
From Repairers of the Breach (https://www.breachrepairers.org/): Shared by Rev. Dr. William Barber This is a powerful moment for faith and for religion. It is a powerful reflective moment. It is a time for us to use every tool we have available to us … Continued