Episcopal Diocese of Maryland
Faith leaders urge Biden to sign executive order for reparations study by Juneteenth
By Adelle M. Banks — March 1, 2023
(RNS) — They urged Biden to base an order on the structure of H.R. 40, legislation proposed for decades that has yet to pass on Capitol Hill.
$175,000 in reparations grants given by Episcopal Diocese of Maryland
By Adelle M. Banks — May 27, 2022
(RNS) — ‘The legacy of 350-plus years of discrimination against persons of African descent have taken a toll on this nation,’ said Bishop Eugene Taylor Sutton.
From $500,000 to $785, Maryland Episcopal churches commit to reparations
By Adelle M. Banks — January 27, 2021
(RNS) — ‘We’ve identified a few key areas where we need to make particular amends and atone,’ said the rector about his church’s $100,000 commitment.
In some churches, talk of reparations draws a hearing
By Jesse James DeConto — November 9, 2015
DURHAM, N.C. (RNS) Harvey’s 2014 book, “Dear White Christians: For Those Still Longing for Racial Reconciliation,” has led to speaking engagements at United Church of Christ gatherings, Presbyterian assemblies and college campuses.
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