From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): This weekend, we watched in horror as white supremacists and Nazis marched through the streets of Charlottesville, VA, inciting violence that caused the death of at least one peaceful anti-racism demonstrator. There’s no question that the … Continued
From Faith in Public Life (http://www.faithinpubliclife.org): On Saturday, August 12 in Charlottesville, Va., we saw the face of hate and racism on our streets. Neo-Nazis, the KKK and white supremacists of all kinds marched and brought violence to a town … Continued
From Lancaster Interchurch Peace Witness (http://www.lancasterinterchurchpeacewitness.org): Lecture by Dr. Drew Hart, Assistant Professor of Theology, Messiah College Thursday, September 14, 7:00 pm Lancaster Bible College, 901 Eden Rd., Lancaster, PA—Teague Learning Commons, Fourth Floor. Hart is Assistant Professor of Theology at … Continued
From Showing Up for Racial Justice (http://www.showingupforracialjustice.org/): Five years ago today, Trayvon Martin’s extrajudicial murder and his family’s commitment to ending gun violence and strengthening communities catalyzed a generation of organizers and activists to take action for Black lives. Five … Continued
A voice was heard in Ramah, wailing and loud lamentation, Rachel weeping for her children; she refused to be consoled, because they were no more. –Matthew 2:18 (NRSV) The Pennsylvania Council of Churches grieves the overwhelming anger, hatred, and violence … Continued
You might have heard about two recent studies claiming that “ban the box” policies enacted around the country detrimentally affect the employment of young men of color who do not have a conviction record. One of the authors has boldly … Continued