Lifestory: Growing old with grace and kindness – The life and lives of Sidney Poitier
In an article published on Religion News Service, GREG GARRETT, the author of ‘A Long, Long Way: Hollywood’s Unfinished Journey From Racism to Reconciliation’ and canon theologian at the American Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in Paris, says Sir Sidney Poitier changed the film world on the way to changing the larger world…
Raphael Warnock honoured with Four Freedoms award in ‘extra step’ for racial justice
RNS Senator Raphael Warnock, who continues to pastor his historic Atlanta church while serving as Georgia’s first Black US senator, has received the Roosevelt Institute’s Freedom of Worship Award in a ceremony focused on racial justice. “I really felt that the strength of his pastoral voice was unique,” Anne Roosevelt, grand-daughter of President Franklin Delano […]
MLK’s family, Rev Al Sharpton address voting rights, filibuster at Washington march
Washington DC, USRNS The grand-daughter and son of Rev Martin Luther King, Jr, stood on the National Mall where their forebear keynoted the March on Washington 58 years ago and advocated for improved voting rights across the nation. “In this country, it’s easier to register to own a gun than it is to register to […]
Jesse Jackson and wife remain under observation for COVID-19
Chicago, USAP Rev Jesse Jackson, and his wife, Jacqueline, remained under doctors’ observation Sunday at a Chicago hospital and were “responding positively to treatments” for COVID-19, their son told The Associated Press. The couple, married for nearly six decades, were admitted to Northwestern Memorial Hospital a day earlier. Physicians were “carefully monitoring their condition” because of their […]
The Interview: Jennifer Hudson says shared faith “definitely” helped her depict Aretha Franklin in ‘Respect’
ADELLE M BANKS, of Religion News Service, speaks with Jennifer Hudson about her role in the new film ‘Respect’, which tells the story of the “Queen of Soul”, Aretha Franklin…
The Interview: John Lewis’ co-author talks faith, voting rights and their new graphic novel, ‘Run’
ADELLE M BANKS, speaks to Andrew Aydin about his new graphic novel, co-authored with late US congressman and civil rights activist John Lewis…
Music: Justin Bieber’s ‘Justice’ – smooth vocals with a higher goal.
MARCUS CHEONG listens to Justin Bieber’s album, ‘Justice’…
Bernice King: Racial justice activism must focus on strategy
Atlanta, Georgia, USAP Rev Martin Luther King, Jr’s, youngest daughter said she’s afraid American society is unraveling, telling a Christian radio network on Thursday that “I don’t know what’s going to happen ultimately to democracy.” But Dr Bernice King also said she is determined to be part of the solution, working to transform minds and […]
Joe Kennedy III joins Poor People’s Campaign in the US
Washington DC, USRNS Former US Representative Joe Kennedy III announced on Monday he is “honoured” to join the Poor People’s Campaign, a faith-led anti-poverty initiative. The former representative from Massachusetts will serve as a “special senior adviser” to the campaign, which is co-chaired by Rev William Barber II and Rev Liz Theoharis. Then-US Representative Joe […]
Pope says MLK’s message of non-violent protest timely now
Rome, ItalyAP Pope Francis is honoring civil rights leader Dr Martin Luther King, Jr, on the commemoration of his birthday, saying his message of equality through peaceful means remains more timely than ever. Francis sent a message of prayer Monday to King’s daughter, Rev Bernice King, with whom the pontiff met in 2018. He called […]