Tag: Poor People’s Campaign
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EXCLUSIVE: Rev. Dr. William Barber II Addresses Systemic Racism with Black Press
Dr. William Barber II shined a light on poverty this weekend at the Fontana MLK Celebration hosted by Ephesians New Testament Church led by Bishop Emory James. As National Chair of the Poor People’s Campaign, he called for renewed activism and leadership to overcome the systemic racism that has forced 140 million people into poverty ... -
This is America: Shackled for Praying
By Julianne Malveaux Faith and prayer have been the backbone of the African American community since we came upon these shores. We have counted on our faith leaders (the roll call would include Revs. Richard Allen, Absalom Jones, James Walker Hood, Martin Luther King, Jr., Wyatt Tee Walker, Jesse L. Jackson, William Barber, Vashti McKenzie, ... -
We Need a Values Revolution in America
By Reverend Dr. William J. Barber, II President, Repairers of the Breach Jeremiah 22:1-3,4-5 The Message (MSG) “Walking Out on the Covenant of God” 22 1-3 God’s orders: “Go to the royal palace and deliver this Message. Say, ‘Listen to what God says, O King of Judah, you who sit on David’s throne—you and your officials ... -
We Must Have A New Poor People’s Campaign and Moral Revival
By Bishop William J. Barber, II President, Repairers of the Breach Channeling the incisive analysis of our best historians, TaNehisi Coates cut through the talking points of political pundits last week to name Donald Trump America’s “First White president.” Writing for The Atlantic, the National Book Award recipient made clear how there could be no ...