Ferguson
How Israel lost the narrative
By Jeffrey Salkin — May 17, 2021
When I saw John Oliver the other night, I knew that we were screwed. My counter rant.
The Islamic history behind the George Floyd protests
By Michael Wolfe — June 22, 2020
(RNS) — Islam has a deep backstory in the continuing drama of resistance, protest and race in America.
Gospel choirs try to build racial harmony through song
By Bill Motchan — March 28, 2019
ST. LOUIS (RNS) — In St. Louis, a diverse gospel choir tries to build racial harmony through a love of music.
Jews to blacks: Thank you
By Jeffrey Salkin — August 16, 2016
Jews helped blacks in the civil rights movement, right? It turns out that Jews owe blacks as well -- more than you think.
Protests return to Ferguson streets, state of emergency declared
By Reuters — August 11, 2015
FERGUSON, Mo. (Reuters) Police in riot gear clashed with protesters in Ferguson, Missouri, early on Tuesday to mark the anniversary of the police shooting of an unarmed black teen whose death sparked a national outcry over race relations.
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.
A year after Ferguson, a practical theology emerges around ‘Black Lives Matter’
By Adelle M. Banks — August 7, 2015
(RNS) As the “Black Lives Matter” movement has grown, it has been accompanied by practical theologies of people who feel called to act on their faith in pursuit of racial justice.
Activist who took down Confederate flag drew on her faith and on new civil rights awakening
By Jesse James DeConto — July 12, 2015
HOT SPRINGS, N.C. (RNS) Speaking at the Wild Goose Festival, Bree Newsome said she prepared for her mission, scaling the 30-foot flagpole outside the South Carolina Statehouse, by rereading the biblical story of David and Goliath.
Catholic bishops: “Racism is an evil” in society and the church
By Lilly Fowler — June 11, 2015
ST. LOUIS – Members of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops kicked off their annual spring assembly by denouncing racism as an "evil."
How Ferguson and now Baltimore are altering our perception of law enforcement (COMMENTARY)
By Tom Ehrich — April 28, 2015
(RNS) A nation grounded in laws and justice requires a trained cadre whose work is to enforce laws fairly. We thought we had that cadre.
Panel offers pastors advice on becoming ‘ministers of reconciliation’ in African-American communities
By Christopher Hutton — April 15, 2015
ORLANDO, Fla. (RNS) The panel offered an alternative approach to that of evangelist Franklin Graham, who was widely criticized for his recent “Obey the police, or else” comments on Facebook.
Southern Baptist race summit calls for focus on reconciliation
By Heidi Hall — March 26, 2015
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (RNS) Russell Moore said the work of racial reconciliation isn’t just for people whose “bedsheets have eyeholes,” he said, referring to the Ku Klux Klan. It’s for articulate people whose racism finds expression in complex and indirect ways.
Ferguson turmoil draws Billy Graham’s rapid response team
By Reuters — March 16, 2015
FERGUSON, Mo. (Reuters) Hours after two police officers were shot at a protest in Ferguson, Missouri, last week, Christian evangelist Billy Graham's Rapid Response Team rolled in, armed with chaplains.
ATF offers $20,000 for tips on church arson after Ferguson riots
By Lilly Fowler — January 30, 2015
ST. LOUIS (RNS) Flood Christian Church is set off from the main protest area in Ferguson, and no adjacent buildings were damaged. Michael Brown's father is a member of the church.
Black churches offer scholarships to students at Michael Brown’s alma mater
By Elisa Crouch — January 14, 2015
WELLSTON, Mo. (RNS) The scholarships would cover four years’ tuition at colleges and universities operated by the AME, AME Zion and CME historically black denominations.
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