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Tuesday, October 02, 2007

Important Perspectives: Jena 6, Racism in the Church, Anti-violence protests in Chicago, and more...

Peace and blessings,

Below are a few articles that I came across, which offer some important perspectives on many of the issues facing us as God's children. In addition to reading about these and other issues, I also encourage us to continually and fervently take these issues up in prayer. Take care, stay blessed, and speekonit...

1) A Bishop and pastor discuss

how the Jena 6 case may reflect larger racial issues that are affecting the body of Christ

2) An Op-ed contributor to the NY Times

argues that the racism within the justice system is only a fraction of the larger issues plauging black families.

3) The Million Father March comes to the West Coast, holla! Videos on the Million Father March in Sacramento, CA, and the Black Cross March protesting youth violence in Chicago:

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