Posts Tagged ‘Religion’
Black Spirituals as Poetry and Resistance
Poetry created by by African-American’s documents the history of oppressions and death Black people for century have endured.
Read MoreSpecial News Series: Rising Up For Justice! – More US churches are committing to racism-linked reparations
There is a widespread surge of interest among many U.S. religious groups in the area of reparations, particularly among long-established Protestant churches that were active in the era of slavery. Many are initiating or considering how to make amends through financial investments and long-term programs benefiting African Americans.
Read MoreWhite Supremacist Ideas Have Historical Roots In U.S. Christianity
White Christians have used the Bible to support racial discrimination in all areas of life and the continuation of White supremacy.
Read More“Christian Race” Venue Won’t Do Mixed Race Weddings
An event venue employee saying they won’t host mixed race or gay weddings because of her Christian religious beliefs has gone viral, sparking an uproar on social media.
Read MoreThe “Slave Bible” Removed Key Biblical Passages In Order to Legitimize Slavery & Discourage a Slave Rebellion (1807)
When the “slave bible” was introduced to the West Indies, it sanctioned and legitimized slavery as ordained by God. This version of the bible was one weapon used by the slave owners to put down slave rebellions.
Read MoreAn African American Justice System
The leader of the Nation of Islam argued that Black Americans who have been failed by the justice system should consider alternatives.
Read MoreFreedom House Church Not So Free
Church members are shocked by a message from their Black pastor requesting white greeters to make a positive impression.
Read MoreThe NAACP Develops an HIV Manual for Black Churches
The NAACP is taking an unique approach to combatting the HIV pandemic in the Black community: engaging Black faith leaders.
Read MoreLearning the Reality of Racism
Craig Keener discusses how his life change when he was exposed to racism, which he had previously doubted was alive and well.
Read MoreThis Day in Black History: Louis Farrakhan is Born
Known as a leader of the Nation of Islam, a church of Black Muslims, Louis Farrakhan has spoken for racial equality.
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