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Black Lives Matter is a Black Church Matter

“The big deal is we think the power is in us individually…the power is in us collectively. It is in the church.” —John M. Perkins While much of the country was focused …

Christmas Economics: Black Friday Boycotts and Santa Selling Toys

Christmas is not only a religious holiday, but also season for shopping. The Cecil Murray Center for Community Engagement was called on to respond to the economics of Christmas. “Jesus doesn’t sell …

#Push100: Faith Leaders Activate Against Violence

One of the Cecil Murray Center for Community Engagement’s alum, Pastor Michael Fisher of Greater Zion Church Family, has convened 40 pastors to take post at various major intersections around South Los …

My Prayer, Post-Charleston

Rev. Najuma Smith-Pollard originally published a version of this post on her blog. During any given week, on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday nights, thousands of Christian communities—from small congregations to megachurches—open their …