Category Archives: justice

Drop the I-Word. Sign the Pledge.

The i-word, “illegals,” creates an environment of hate by exploiting racial fear and economic anxiety, creating an easy scapegoat for complex issues, and OK-ing violence against those labeled with the word. If you want to join me in eliminating the … Continue reading

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CORR Understanding Racism Workshop in October

Congregations Organizing for Racial Reconciliation (CORR) is an initiative of Madison Square Church, Coit Community Church, and Church of the Servant. Our vision is to build a community of churches and Christian organizations who are agents of reconciliation. The facilitators … Continue reading

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Thoughts on Poverty Tourism, Poverty Elitism, and Short-term Mission Trips

If you, like me, have concerns and misgivings about short term mission trips conducted by schools and churches, I think you might appreciate reading the following post by Rachel Held Evans on her blog: Poverty Tourism, Poverty Elitism, and Grace … Continue reading

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Grand Rapids Justice Conference

If your schedule is open on April 16 and you live near or will be in the Grand Rapids area, consider attending the Grand Rapids Justice Conference. Interested? Click on the link to Justice Conference.

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Giving Gifts for Good Causes that Give Back

In searching for ways and places to purchase socially responsible gifts, I came upon a blog by Tasha Lopez called “Tasha’s Thoughts.” that provides many useful links to shop for items that help support worthy and just causes. Check it … Continue reading

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Shop with a Clear Conscience

Looking for a socially responsible way to shop for gifts that promote justice and do not contribute to or support businesses that in some way contribute to unfair or inhumane labor practices? If so, SweatFree Communities has links to a … Continue reading

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CCDA Provides Explanation for Cancelling Appearance of Dr. Cornel West

CCDA publishes explanation about uninviting Dr. Cornel West to speak at their national conference. Continue reading

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Immoral Impediments to Immigration Reform

A recent post by Melvin Bray at his blog, braytown, provides what I think is a very helpful perspective on how we understand, view, and approach the debate surrounding immigration reform. An article on the same topic by Mr. Bray … Continue reading

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April 3rd is the 42nd Anniversary of Dr. King’s “Mountaintop” Speech

This video provides the historical context, along with portions of the speech, of Martin Luther King’s final public message of his life–commonly called the Mountaintop speech–on April 3, 1968.  He would be assassinated the very next day. He was 39 … Continue reading

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Walking, Chewing Gum, and Confronting Racism and Sexism at the Same Time

“People who do diversity work run the risk of setting impossible goals for themselves: The Beloved Community. The Kingdom of God. Unity among all tribes, nations, peoples, and languages. Sometimes people use the impossible idealism of these goals as an … Continue reading

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