Yamiche Alcindor
Yamiche Alcindor is an author at Religion News Service.
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Charleston’s Emanuel AME Church reopens with prayer, praise and a call for change
By Yamiche Alcindor — June 21, 2015
"We still believe that prayer changes things. Can I get a witness?" the Rev. Norvel Goff said. The congregated responded with a rousing "Yes."
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."
Security enhanced at Jewish centers nationwide
By Yamiche Alcindor — April 15, 2014
(RNS) Leaders of synagogues, schools and community centers are being encouraged to take extra precautions during the Passover holiday this week -- but not to give in to fear.
In Newtown churches, many questions – and tears – but few answers
By Yamiche Alcindor — December 17, 2012
NEWTOWN, Conn. (RNS) At houses of worship here, people gathered in pews, crying, kneeling and hugging each other through services that focused on remembering the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, uniting the community, celebrating Christmas and preventing similar disasters.
Is homeless crackdown a sign of compassion fatigue?
By Yamiche Alcindor — June 18, 2012
(RNS) A growing number of ordinances are pitting city officials against homeless advocates. City leaders say they want to improve the lives of homeless people and ensure public safety, while supporters of the homeless argue that such regulations criminalize homelessness. By Yamiche Alcindor.
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