NEWS STORY
RNS-Floyd-Anniversary: One year after George Floyd’s murder, faith leaders continue their call for racial reckoning
(RNS) — One year ago, the death of George Floyd under the knee of a police offer galvanized the nation — and eventually much of the world — into months of historic protests against police brutality and systemic racism and in support of Black lives. Clergy were often front and center in these protests and their clarion call not only to politicians but also to religious leaders sparked a racial reckoning within churches, synagogues and mosques. On the anniversary of his death, these leaders reflect on how much has changed — and how much there is still do to. By RNS Staff. 1,500 words. (category: a)
COMMENTARY
RNS-Pagitt-Oped: George Floyd anniversary is a chance for white evangelicals to stand up for Black lives
(RNS) — White evangelicals have a history of turning away from racial and economic justice issues. What little taste for social justice and religious community we had has been boiled away by a right-wing agenda. It’s high time for white evangelicals to break with history and stand against racial injustice. By Doug Pagitt. 950 words. (category: k)