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Chicagoans change routines as immigration crackdown looms. Some carry passports … – ABC News
“We will fight for this city,” said the Rev. Otis Moss III of Trinity United Church of Christ, the influential Black church once attended by former President Barack Obama. CHICAGO — The streets in some of Chicago’s liveliest neighborhoods are quiet these days. Public schoolteachers want online learning for families scared to venture out. And houses of worship are urging …
Great Migrations: A People On The Move, A WTTW Preview & Discussion
Tickets for this event are currently not available. Join WTTW, the Chicago Defender Charities and The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center for this in-person preview and discussion of Great Migrations: A People on the Move, a new film directed by Julia Marchesi and Nailah Ife Sims. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. is the executive …
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When Texas silences voters, faith calls us to speak out
Texas state Rep. James Talarico speaks during a July 24 rally to protest against redistricting hearings at the Texas Capitol. Eric Gay/Associated Press Though our democracy may be in crisis, we believe, as the Psalmist does in Psalm 27, that we shall see “the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” …
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‘Credo’ calls Black Church to rise up amid Trump presidency
A group of Black ministers has released a new document to protest white Christian nationalism and provide moral and spiritual strength to African Americans during the coming Trump presidency. “A Credo to Legatees of the Black Church Tradition” is rooted solidly in the Black church tradition of resistance, praises Black Lives Matter and Critical Race …
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Ministers condemn Trump’s D.C. law enforcement takeover
“From the White House, the president sees a lawless wasteland. We beg to differ. We see fellow human beings … each made in the image of God,” the interfaith statement read. It’s a tradition as old as the Black church itself: preachers using their influence, bolstered by scripture, to speak out against injustice, motivating their …
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Our Righteous Fight as Union Educators
Yes, we’re living in a turbulent, challenging times. Our efforts to give every student what they deserve — an accurate and honest education, instilling in them critical thinking skills and the freedom to pursue their dreams — are under attack. Lack of stable and adequate funding for our schools has led to devastating budget cuts, …
Trinity United Church of Christ and The Unashamed Media Group Celebrates the Next Generation of Black Storytellers
We are overjoyed to share the latest achievement from our Trinity UCC family. Eli Moss, son of our Senior Pastor and founder of the Unashamed Media Group, Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, is currently directing his new student film, “Sadness of Men,” at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, where he continues to develop his craft in their prestigious film program.
Trinity United’s Imani Village: A Model for Sustainable Urban Renewal
Imani Village, spearheaded by Trinity United Church of Christ, aims to revitalize Chicago’s South Side Pullman neighborhood through a comprehensive development plan. This initiative includes affordable housing, senior housing, a health clinic, educational and community spaces, an organic garden, and a retail center. Funded through various grants and loans, the eco-friendly, LEED-certified project also focuses …
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Biden addresses ‘humanitarian crisis in Gaza’ at Morehouse amid growing tensions on campuses • Georgia Recorder
President Joe Biden renewed his call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and highlighted federal spending in historically Black colleges during Sunday’s speech before hundreds of Morehouse College graduates who represent a demographic Biden needs to win the Nov. 5 election. Biden’s role as commencement speaker at the storied historically Black college in Atlanta had …