Essay: The Atlanta massacre is yet another reminder we desperately need race-conscious discipleship
While investigations continue into the motive for the shooting of eight people – including six women of Asian descent – in Atlanta this week, RAYMOND CHANG, president of the Asian American Christian Collaborative, looks at how the church needs to respond to the wider issue of violence against Asian Americans…
Eight killed, including six women of Asian descent, in Atlanta-area shootings; suspect arrested
Los Angeles, USReuters Eight people, six of them women of Asian descent, were shot dead in a string of attacks on Atlanta-area day spas on Tuesday, and a man suspected of carrying out all of the shootings was arrested hours later in southern Georgia, police said. Although authorities declined to offer a possible motive for […]
In the US, Senate run-off winner Warnock blasts Capitol rioters in first sermon since election
New York City, USAP In his first sermon since being declared a winner in Georgia’s US Senate runoff election, Rev Raphael Warnock on Sunday addressed last week’s deadly Capitol Hill riot that all but overshadowed his historic victory. “Just as we were trying to put on our celebration shoes, the ugly side of our story, […]
“Black America’s church”: Senate race thrusts historic Atlanta church into spotlight
AARON MORRISON, of Associated Press, reports on the role Ebenezer Baptist Church has played – and continues to play – in US politics…
Hillsong Church announces an Atlanta location and its first African American lead pastors
RNS Sam Collier remembers meeting Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston at the height of the Black Lives Matter movement this summer. People were marching in the streets, some rioting, and Collier said Houston told him it was time. Hillsong wanted to be part of changing the narrative and changing the world. And, Houston said, he […]
Essay: Barack Obama’s address at John Lewis’ funeral
Former US President BARACK OBAMA gave an inspiring tribute to those present at the funeral service for John Lewis at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta on Thursday. Here’s a transcript, via AP, of what he said…
In the US, CT Vivian remembered as courageous, humble Civil Rights warrior
Atlanta, USAP The nation paid its final respects Thursday to Rev CT Vivian, a pioneer of the Civil Rights Movement who helped end segregation across the South and left an abiding imprint on US history. Vivian, a close ally of Rev Martin Luther King, Jr, was mourned by civil rights icons along with TV personality […]
Rev CT Vivian, longtime civil rights activist, dies at 95
RNS Rev CT Vivian, a minister and advocate for civil rights who worked with Rev Martin Luther King, Jr, died on Friday in Atlanta. Cordy Tindell “CT” Vivian was 95. His daughter, Denise Morse, confirmed his death, describing him to Atlanta TV station 11Alive as “one of the most wonderful men who ever walked the Earth”. He […]
Mourners bid farewell to Rayshard Brooks at historic church
Atlanta, USAP Scores of mourners Tuesday paid their final respects to Rayshard Brooks at the Atlanta church where Rev Martin Luther King, Jr, used to preach, taking part in a funeral filled with historical echoes and a tragic sense that Black America has been through this all too many times before. “Rayshard Brooks is the […]
Protesters burn down Wendy’s in the US city of Atlanta after police shooting
Reuters Protesters shut down a major highway in the US city of Atlanta on Saturday and burned down a Wendy’s restaurant where a black man was shot dead by police as he tried to escape arrest, an incident likely to fuel more nationwide tensions over race and police tactics. The restaurant was in flames for […]