Michael Brown
The fight to show that Black lives matter, in Ferguson and beyond, needs atheist allies
By Chris Stedman — November 24, 2014
I know not all atheists identify as secular humanists, but for those that do—for the nonbelieving individuals and groups who, like me, contend for secular rights and ethical reasoning conducive to the wellbeing of all humans—I need you.
Pastor who took a bullet paves her own way to Ferguson’s frontline
By Lilly Fowler — November 3, 2014
ST. CHARLES, Mo. (RNS) The Rev. Lamkin said she didn’t really have a plan when she ventured out to Ferguson but that “the whole being shot thing was probably the best thing that could have happened.”
MLK’s daughter seeks nonviolent Ferguson response
By Elisa Crouch — August 27, 2014
BELLEFONTAINE NEIGHBORS, Mo. (RNS) Bernice King and others from the King Center in Atlanta are meeting with Missouri high school students to help them channel anger over the police shooting of Michael Brown into positive change.
Michael Brown’s funeral echoes with cries for justice
By Yamiche Alcindor — August 25, 2014
ST. LOUIS (RNS) Quincy Harts, 40, of St. Louis, was outside the church wearing a T-shirt with Brown's picture and the words: "No Justice, No Peace."
In Ferguson, Nation of Islam members push for peace
By Lilly Fowler — August 25, 2014
FERGUSON, Mo. (RNS) The Nation of Islam and other groups -- such as Black Lawyers for Justice -- helped control the crowds and may have protected businesses from looters.
Ferguson letter from black clergy becomes interracial call for justice
By Adelle M. Banks — August 22, 2014
(RNS) The statement calls on African-American churches to memorialize Michael Brown and to elect politicians who "represent the preservation of life in ethnic communities."
After Ferguson, churches must confess the sin of abandonment (COMMENTARY)
By Carl W. Kenney — August 21, 2014
(RNS) As easy as it is to drive away, change happens when we stay.
Ferguson: Why atheists should care — and what they can do
By Chris Stedman — August 21, 2014
It’s time for humanists to dig deeper. It’s time for humanists to stop being so lazy regarding issues of race violence. Race and the consequences of our racist society must become a priority within the humanist movement.
At church rally, community pours out support for Michael Brown’s family
By Lilly Fowler — August 18, 2014
FERGUSON, Mo, (RNS) Speaking at a church service here, the Rev. Al Sharpton announced a future march in Washington on policing. He criticized the militarization of police, saying they act as if they are “at war with … citizens.”
Across America, silent vigils in Michael Brown’s memory
By Trevor Hughes — August 15, 2014
(RNS) Attendees wore red ribbons to honor Brown, 18, at Thursday evening rallies from Maine to Michigan, Florida to New York, Vermont, Colorado and California.
Ferguson protests draw clergy, faith voices to streets and Twitter
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — August 14, 2014
In 1965, clergy joined the march on Selma for civil rights. Today, voices of faith are in the streets and on social media calling for justice in Ferguson.
After the Ferguson protests, church volunteers pick up the pieces
By Lilly Fowler — August 14, 2014
FERGUSON, Mo. (RNS) Carrying brooms and large garbage bags, volunteers collected whatever they could find: rubber bullets, broken glass, liquor bottles, tear gas grenades.
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