Tag: William Barber
“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
Here's a sampling of 10 voices from religious officials, authors and clergy who, across racial and ideological lines...
Religious leaders decry, question death of Ahmaud Arbery after video surfaces
by: Adelle M. Banks May 8, 2020 (RNS) — With the release of a viral video months after the shooting of Ahmaud Arbery, a black jogger in Georgia, religious leadersRead More
Barber said more attention needs to be paid to voters in the South and voters who are black and poor...
Activist William Barber II urges blacks in Congress to mobilize poor voters
by: Adelle M. Banks WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2020 (RNS) — The Rev. William Barber II brought his message about supporting the needy to the Capitol, urging an “emergency convening” hostedRead More
That call comes from leaders affiliated with Red Letter Christians...
Christian leaders call for Day of Prayer in support of impeachment inquiry
by: Emily McFarlan Miller Oct. 8, 2019 (RNS) — More than 90 Christian leaders are calling for a National Day of Prayer this Sunday (Oct. 13) “for the truth toRead More
“It could be a devastating thing..."
Franklin Graham on impeachment: ‘Our country could begin to unravel’
by: Yonat ShimronOct. 2, 2019 (RNS) — Evangelist Franklin Graham issued a dire warning about the fate of the United States, should the presidential impeachment inquiry started by the U.S.Read 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
'will stand in stark contrast to the distorted Christian nationalism...'
Christians Rally for Jesus and Justice in Lynchburg, Va.
Philadelphia, Pa., April 3, 2018 — Red Letter Christians from around the country have joined Christian leaders in Lynchburg, Va., to host a local “Red Letter Revival” gathering on AprilRead More