By UrbanFaith Staff
February 19, 2010
Are the disparities in our nation's educational system the most crucial civil rights issue of our time? Former U.S. Secretary of Education Rod Paige thinks so, and he's written a book to help move us toward the solution.
The pulpit at many black churches is a place to praise the Most High God -- and to promote the importance of higher learning. How California universities are targeting urban churches to reach future college students.
Dave and Neta Jackson's unique chronicle of black history showcases both the human and spiritual dimensions of African American achievement.
Kory Westerhold is a graphic designer, and accidental activist, who's using his skills to help Haiti, one T-shirt at a time.
With spectacular effects that transport audiences to the world of its characters, Avatar leads us to encounter our social and national trespasses in ways we're often unable -- or unwilling -- to do in everyday life.
Haiti does have a long history of "dealings with the Devil." But not in the way the televangelist suggested.
Remembering the life, work, and message of Martin Luther King Jr. -- preacher, peacemaker, prophet.
A new Time magazine article explores the budding promise of racial diversity at evangelical megachurches that were once bastions of homogeneity. Can Willow Creek pastor Bill Hybels take his congregation all the way? An interview with Time religion writer David Van Biema.
Fifty Christian leaders from this Nebraska city traveled to the Deep South on a mission of racial healing and reconciliation. Now, they're working together to pass on the lessons learned from their life-changing Justice Journey.
When my caroling group gave the desperate man a helping hand, we were proud of ourselves. We expected gratitude. We thought someone begging on the street would be thankful for our holiday kindness. We couldn't have been more wrong.
When black and white church leaders from this deceptively pleasant Nebraska city recognized the need for racial healing in their community, they got on a bus together and traveled south to visit landmarks of the civil rights movement. On their "Justice Journey," they explored the complex emotions that still divide us as a nation -- and the divine grace needed for true reconciliation.
