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Faith leaders attend White House celebration of gun control law
By Adelle M. Banks and Jack Jenkins — July 11, 2022
(RNS) — 'Neighborhoods and streets have been turned into killing fields as well,' said President Joe Biden. 'Will we match thoughts and prayers with action? I say yes.'
Biden victory in hand, Black church get-out-the-vote workers assess the future
By Adelle M. Banks — November 25, 2020
(RNS) — Faith in Action, which mobilized for policies that empower Black Americans, noted down-ballot wins, such as passage of a $15 minimum wage in Florida.
Black church turnout effort mobilizes against alleged voter suppression
By Adelle M. Banks — September 29, 2020
(RNS) — Some groups previously ‘never worked this tightly together because the stakes are higher,’ one Black church network leader said.
African-American faith leaders mourn Trump’s election but remain resolute
By Adelle M. Banks — November 9, 2016
(RNS) Reeling from the election outcome, they intend to soldier on, reach out to those with whom they disagree and fight for the social issues they care about.
’12 Years a Slave’ prompts calls for racial reconciliation
By Adelle M. Banks — October 15, 2013
WASHINGTON (RNS) “12 Years a Slave” may depict a bygone era in American history but religious leaders say it should spark increased attention about today's race relations.
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