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When Hope is Poisoned by Despair

September 15, 2020

General, Practical Justice, Race

The killing of black men by police is a relentless beating against the souls and the spirits of people who believe in justice and who operate in hope. But with each assault, those same spirits become more and more wounded.

Prophetic Lament and Joyful Noise

September 4, 2020

Art, Family and Parenting, Practical Justice

One summer during college, a friend of mine hitchhiked his way to visit Wendell Berry at his homestead in Henry County, Kentucky. Inspired by Berry’s writing, my friend had decided it was finally time to meet t...

Healing America of its sickness through Truth and Conciliation

Stephanie Rose Spaulding

July 27, 2020

Peace & Nonviolence, Politics, Race

Beyond participating in daily protests, and advocating for local and state legislation, we are working to birth a grassroots movement for a Federal Truth and Conciliation Commission.

Taking Back the Dream: A Dozen Visions Unfold

Lisa Sharon Harper

July 22, 2020

General, Race, Theology

Dreaming is holy ground. Every step we take, every risk, we are doing holy work.

Policing Was Never Intended for Law Enforcement

Lisa Sharon Harper

July 21, 2020

Politics, Practical Justice, Race

It is not enough to call for reform. We cannot get new fruit from the same lynching tree. We need a new tree.

Join Us in Prophecy Against The Pandemics

William J. Barber and Liz Theoharis

July 3, 2020

Church Life, Practical Justice, Revival

Sign the pledge to preach the truth on this July 4th weekend of the America yet to be.

Yes, There’s Something You Can Do

June 30, 2020

General, Practical Justice, Race

I actually can do something. I can learn more.

United Methodists Unveil ‘Dismantling Racism’ Initiative

June 22, 2020

Church Life, Race, Theology

A multi-level effort throughout the church to initiate a sustained and coordinated effort to dismantle racism.

Protest, Prophecy, and Defunding the Police

Jennifer Butler

June 18, 2020

Global, Politics, Race

Progress can be made as long as we continue to listen to the cries of those in the streets.

Dying to Whiteness, Becoming Anti-Racist

June 12, 2020

Global, Race, Theology

Whiteness is very real, and it cannot simply be exited by saying so.