Thank you to all who were able to join us on October 18 for the screening of Ferguson Rises: A Father’s Journey to Find Purpose Within Tragedy. For those who were unable to join us and are interested in viewing the … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/08/19/feds-targeted-blm-activists-foil-racial-justice-protests-report “The federalization of protest-related charges was a deliberate and cynical effort to target and discourage those who protested in defense of Black lives.” KENNY STANCIL August 19, 2021 As Black Lives Matter protests grew across the U.S. following … Continued
From Faith in Public Life (http://www.faithinpubliclife.org): A core commitment of our Faithful Agenda for the first 100 days of the Biden Administration is to affirm Black lives and lay the groundwork for ending systemic racism. Our faith demands that we … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/07/28/majority-americans-back-black-lives-matter-protests-and-think-demonstrations-will Published on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 by Common Dreams A new Gallup survey shows that 65% of U.S. adults support the protests. By Andrea Germanos, staff writer Protesters march through lower Manhattan over the death of George … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/06/23/new-amnesty-map-documents-shocking-extent-us-police-violence-against-black-lives Published on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 by Common Dreams Denying people’s constitutional rights “with physical violence, tear gas, and pepper spray is a hallmark of repression,” said one Amnesty researcher. By Jake Johnson, staff writer “Officers responsible … Continued
Thanks to Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in PA (https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/): NOTE: You do not need to be Lutheran to use the links below. Last week, the Pennsylvania House and Senate voted unanimously on two separate sets of bills to address policing reform … Continued
From Amnesty International USA (http://www.amnestyusa.org): Across the United States, people are coming together to protest against racist police brutality and demand respect for Black lives. We know Black Lives Matter, and we’ll fight to stop anti-Black racism so that all … Continued
From Faith in Public Life (http://www.faithinpubliclife.org): Over 1300 clergy and faith leaders have now signed on to the White Faith Leader Declaration at https://faithinaction.salsalabs.org/whiteclergydeclaration/index.html. Please sign and continue to circulate the link with friends and colleagues as our June 30 deadline … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): No mother should ever have to fear the death of a loved one at the hands of those charged with the duty to protect and serve. Ever. *Join in the mobilization being led by the Movement … Continued
This is provided in the event that other congregations may want to consider similar action. As a peace church with a commitment to social and environmental justice, Doylestown Friends Meeting is called to examine and challenge the thought patterns and … Continued