Tag: Rev. William Barber
On Monday, the group is staging a national service of eulogy and remembrance...
Poor People’s Campaign mourns 250K COVID deaths, calls for stimulus relief
by: Yonat Shimron Nov. 23, 2020 (RNS) — At least 256,000 Americans have died of the coronavirus as of Monday (Nov. 23) — the vast majority of them poor. TheRead More
Different religious leaders will likely rotate on and off a fixed advisory council underneath a White House faith office...
Who will President Joe Biden listen to on faith matters?
by: Paul O’Donnell (Jack Jenkins, Emily McFarlan Miller) Nov. 8, 2020 (RNS) — Since 2000, when George W. Bush established a permanent liaison in the White House for outreach and coordinationRead More
“If we're going to turn from all this death, we need real truth-telling,” Barber said.
Black clergy testify to outrage and hope in demonstrations across Washington
by: Jack JenkinsJune 15, 2020 (RNS) — A series of religious demonstrations in Washington, D.C., over the weekend mixed prayerful calls for racial equality with frustration with law enforcement, lawmakersRead More
“We have to say the word, ‘Poverty,’” said Barber, according to ...
Rev. William Barber calls on Democrats to host debate on poverty, racism
by: Jack Jenkins Aug. 23, 2019 (RNS) — The Rev. William Barber II, a progressive activist and pastor, addressed the executive committee of the Democratic National Committee on Friday (Aug.Read More