#BlackLivesMatter

Manhattan’s Middle Collegiate Church begins façade demolition

By Fiona André — November 20, 2023
(RNS) — The congregation is already working on architectural plans with an expected cost of between $30 - $40 million.

Why #jewishlivesmatter

By Jeffrey Salkin — March 8, 2019
Rep. Omar's statements require trigger warnings. Or, don't Jews count?

America’s problem is not racial tension — It’s racism

By guest — July 15, 2016
(RNS) I have no desire to take my white brothers and sisters on a 'guilt trip' that ends only in shame. Instead, I would like them to be peacemakers.

InterVarsity leader: ‘I know what it’s like to live in a culture not my own’

By Timothy C. Morgan — May 25, 2016
(RNS) Tom Lin, 43, a Chicago native, Harvard grad, one-time missionary to Mongolia, was recently named the first non-white president of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.

Churches examine white privilege

By Adelle M. Banks — April 19, 2016
(RNS) Some pastors say celebrating Black History Month with their congregations is no longer enough.

My illuminating glimpse of ‘driving while black’

By David P. Gushee — February 18, 2016
What happened the day I was in the car and my black friend was pulled over by the police.

Millennials and abuse: We can learn from this hopeful generation

By Boz Tchividjian — January 25, 2016
What can millennials teach us about confronting and ending abuse?

Black people are sacred to God, says #BlackLivesMatter activist

By Nicola A. Menzie — January 14, 2016
(RNS) The #BlackLivesMatter activist says: "I do not believe the work of Dr. King is done."

InterVarsity’s unabashed support for #BlackLivesMatter may be its boldest move yet (ANALYSIS)

By Tobin Grant — December 30, 2015
(RNS) During the 1950s and '60s, evangelicals stayed clear of joining the civil rights movement. That's why InterVarsity's move to embrace #BlackLives Matter may be a watershed moment.

Protesters take to Ferguson streets to mark anniversary of Michael Brown killing

By Reuters — August 9, 2015
FERGUSON, Mo. (Reuters) More than 200 protesters carrying bullhorns, drums and signs demonstrated against police in Ferguson, Missouri, on Saturday night, with some placing the roasted head of a pig on a barricade in front of officers.
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