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Anti-Racism Resources

Resources for Individuals and Congregations

Seeking to be Christian in Race Relations

Benjamin Mays, author; Friendship Press, reissued

From Friendship Press: "It is probably easier to be Christian in any other area of life than it is in the area of race. Here the practice of the Christian religion seems to break down most completely." These words of prophetic judgment ground Mays's attempt to set down a Christian basis for the elimination of prejudice and discrimination.

With Liberty and Justice for Some: The Bible, The Constitution, and Racism in America

Susan Williams Smith, author; Judson Press, 2020

From Judson Press: "This important work examines how our foundational documents have failed people of color and asks the question, Can those whom a nation has considered “we the problem” ever become “we the people” who are celebrated in the Preamble to the Constitution? What will it take to reclaim the transforming and affirming power of God and government to secure liberty and justice for all?"

Anti-Racism Statement by Black Agenda Group of Rochester, NY

Black Agenda Group, Rochester, NY

The Anti-Racism statement released by the Black Agenda Group of Rochester, NY, encouraging others to participate in the work.

Confronting Racism and White Supremacy in the US: 21st Century Theological Perspectives

Friendship Press (National Council of Churches)

From Friendship Press: "Confronting Racism and White Supremacy in the US: Twenty-First-Century Theological Perspectives is a collection of essays on contemporary issues in the ongoing fight against racial oppression and inequality in the US."

The Risk of Being Woke: Sermonic Reflections for Activists

Curtiss Paul DeYoung, author; Judson Press, 2023

From Judson Press: "The Risk of Being Woke: Sermonic Reflections for Activists is a 21st century call to embrace racial justice action, live in beloved community, and seek refreshing mystic moments as we emerge from a health pandemic and engage in a racial reckoning."

Reparatory Justice Series from the National Council of Churches

National Council of Churches

From NCC: "This webinar series provides education about the national and global reparatory justice movement in order to take faithful action to “repair the breach” as commanded in Isaiah 58:12.

Live webinar on the third Wednesday of each month

2:30pm – 4 pm ET on Zoom. Re-broadcast @ 7pm on NCC’s YouTube."

ABCRGR Signs onto Anti-Racism Statement

ABCRGR

The press release announcing that the ABCRGR Executive Board voted to sign onto the Anti-Racism Statement from the Black Agenda Group

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