The Rev. Jimmie Hawkins’ book, “Unbroken and Unbowed: A History of Black Protest in America,” explores the heart and history behind Black protest and was recently released by Westminster John Knox Press. https://www.wjkbooks.com/Author/Default.aspx?AuthorId=38686
Justine L. Nusbaum Lecture at Virginia Wesleyan Universityby Johnny Finn, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Geography Chair, Department of Sociology, Social Work, & Anthropology Christopher Newport University. entitled “Social Murder and the Geography of Inequality,” is available to view on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-1-i_0hNTw
Christopher Newport University students just released a really impactful documentary short entitled “Coal Blooded”, focusing on the 200-acre coal pile right next to SE Newport News, a redlined neighborhood that today has the highest rate of asthma in the city. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sM3QtrJv3og
White Privilege Conference was hosted by the Presbytery of Charlotte in Charlotte, NC March 9-12, 2022. The Conference Theme 'Wade in the Water: White Supremacy, Race, Religion, and Reciprocity'. https://web.cvent.com/event/06642380-b578-4064-8d79-20f44c17117e/summary
PCUSA NEWS - Taking a deep dive into structural racism During Black History Month, Bending the Moral Arc leaders will share how their lives have changed.
POSTER – Environmental Racism https://www.presbyterianmission.org/wp-content/uploads/PHP-Poster-Environmental-Racism.pdf
PEVA Prayer Walk for Racial Justice and Healing was held on September 18, 2021, 10:00 am, at Fort Monroe! Sponsored by the Racial Dialogue Ministry Team, a subcommittee of the Presbytery's Compassion, Peace, and Justice Ministry Team
King's Grant Presbyterian Church stutied the Sermons & Writings of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. June 27th - July 25th for conversation, learning and engagement with ways the Dr. King connected faith and the struggle for justice.
The Presbytery Council is reading and discussing the book White Too Long - The Legacy of White Supremacy in American Christianity by Robert P. Jones.
Denbigh United Presbyterian Church completed a book study Be the Bridge - Pursuing God's Heart for Racial Reconciliation by Latasha Morrison
First Presbyterian Church (Norfolk) held a Zoom discussion of the book Is Christianity the White Man's Religion? How the Bible Is Good News for People of Color by Dr. Antipas Harris.
King's Grant Presbyterian Church is having a Matthew 25 Movie & Discussion Series in 2021 to explore movies that embrace the Matthew 25 Initiative.
Williamsburg Presbyterian Church is formed a new group in their congregation that meets monthly to discuss racial equity.