‘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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
February 17, 2024 A Way Forward For Chicago: Leading With Faith & Humanity
Video Faith Friday: Rev. Otis Moss III shares words of wisdom – ABC News
Rev. Otis Moss III joins “GMA3” ahead of MLK Day to discuss his book, “Dancing in the Darkness,” and shares his words of wisdom. You can purchase “Dancing in the Darkness” here. Source
This is no time for artists to shrink from social commentary
Jordan Michael Smith’s “Making art political is one way to make it bad” (Ideas, Dec. 31) sacrifices Leo Tolstoy on the altar of amorality and relativism. Tolstoy’s sin? Writing, in his largely forgotten third novel, “Resurrection,” about how people recover from aristocratic indifference and brutality; how human nature isn’t confined to a dog-eat-dog, fight-flight-or-freeze […]
Call Elected Leaders to Advocate for Social Justice
Tell them to pass the The Smith-Wyden Bipartisan Child Tax Credit bill. January 17, 2024 Hardworking families need your help right NOW. Call 1-888-738-3058 today and urge Congress to pass the Smith-Wyden Bipartisan Child Tax Credit. Republicans and Democrats worked together on this important legislation that would increase the tax credit for hardworking families […]