When Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their fists on the Olympic podium, their act drew widespread criticism. Now Colin Kaepernick is the face of Nike.
Social Justice
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Pastor and activist William J. Barber II wins MacArthur ‘genius’ grant
Earlier this year Barber resurrected the Poor People’s Campaign, first organized by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
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For 40 days in 30 US cities, King’s Poor People’s Campaign lives again
The leaders take their inspiration from the biblical prophets who admonished leaders for policies that harmed the poor at the expense of the wealthy.
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Sister Norma Pimentel: Come to the border, be part of what we are experiencing
“It’s something wonderful to experience this recognition, but at the same time it’s a reminder that there’s a lot of human suffering,” Sr. Pimentel said about her recent award.
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North Carolina parishes still coping with Florence waters
Twenty-seven churches or parish facilities in the Raleigh Diocese have been damaged.
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Plotting out a human-centered economy
This economy is not working for human beings.
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Prison strike seeks to defend humanity of U.S. inmates
Organizers report that inmates in at least 17 states planned to join the protest.
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California bishop says he won’t retire in $2.3M home
Bishop Patrick J. McGrath acknowledged he “erred in judgment” and said he plans to live in a rectory at one of the diocese’s parishes, instead of the nearly 3,300-square-foot home planned originally.
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U.N. fact-finders: Prosecute Myanmar military leaders for genocide
A new report from the U.N. Human Rights Council calls for the prosecution of Myanmar’s military leaders for genocide and war crimes.
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Puerto Rico getting back on feet ‘step by step,’ but long road remains
Eleven months after Hurricane Maria, needs are still great, especially for food, water and major home repair.