The Cross and the Lynching Tree

James Cone, author of The Cross and the Lynching Tree, and a professor at Union Theological Seminary, who is known as the founder of black liberation theology, talks about the personal and larger cultural significance of the crucifixion for blacks seeking justice during Jim Crow.

PUBLIC LIFE

Black Liberation Theology, Cross and the Lynching Tree, James Cone

Dayna Smith/DAYNA SMITH/FTWP - Jacquelyn Hall, Ursula J. Holmes and Leslie Wiley pray during Sunday services at Nineteenth Street Baptist Church in Washington.

November 26, 2011

Is the black church the answer to liberal prayers?

According to Hendricks's biblical exegesis, Jesus was a class warrior. Jesus said, "Woe to you who are rich," Hendricks wrote. "Wealth becomes unjust for Jesus when it is used in an unjust fashion, or for unjust ends, or when it is greedily accumulated and not shared with those in need of material assistance."

PUBLIC LIFE

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November 21, 2011

The African-American Church and American Politics

What is the past and continuing influence of African-American churches on U.S. politics? Biblical scholar Obery Hendricks, historian Barbara Savage, and theologian Yolanda Pierce discuss religion and power in America

PUBLIC LIFE

Barbara Dianne Savage, black church, breaking, Obery Hendricks, Politics, religion, Yolanda Pierce

November 21, 2011

BEYOND TRIVIAL MELODIES: THE BLACK CHURCH AND OCCUPY WALL STREET

To be sure the Black Church is not monolithic. In fact the term, “Black Church” is a rubric for a half dozen predominately Black denominations, dozens of non-denominational mega churches and their fellowships, and black congregations inside predominately white denominations. These various constellations constitute the Black Church. In word, there are many “Black Churches”.

PUBLIC LIFE

black church, Economic Justice, James Cone, liberation theology, Martin Luther King, occupy wall street, Poverty, Rev. Osagyefo Uhuru Sekou, spotlight

November 2, 2011

School of Divinity Bringing Hip Hop to Cramton, University to Bridge Religious, Generation Gap

WASHINGTON –Howard University School of Divinity is again bringing high profile speakers, academics and performing artists from across the nation to spread the word during its 95th Annual Convocation next week, but this year something’s different. The message is being delivered through hip hop. Names of some of the guests are familiar – like syndicated...

FAITH

black church, Datruth, hip hop, mali music, Michael Dyson, religion, Rev. E. Dewey Smith, spotlight

October 30, 2011

Book Talk with Obery M. Hendricks, Jr – “The Universe Bends Towards Justice”

Event Date: Thursday, November 17, 2011 – 6:00pm – 8:00pm Location: TBA Dr. Obery M. Hendricks, Jr. has been called one of the most provocative and innovative commentators on the intersection of religion, politics and social policy in America today. A widely sought lecturer and media spokesperson, Dr. Hendricks’ media appearances include C-SPAN, PBS, National Public Radio, al-Jazeera...

FAITH

justice, Martin Luther King, Obery Hendricks

October 30, 2011

BLACK AMERICAN POPULAR RELIGION

THE COMMITTEE FOR THE STUDY OF RELIGION PRESENTS BLACK AMERICAN POPULAR RELIGION Friday, November 4th, 2011 11.00 am – 7.00 pm The Martin E. Segal Theatre CUNY Graduate Center | 365 Fifth Ave @ 34th Street Free and open to the public Josef Sorett (Columbia University) 11a – 12.30p: Spirit in the Art(s): Black Religion...

FAITH

black church, Marla Frederick, Michael Eric Dyson, religon

The Cross and the Lynching Tree

Is the black church the answer to liberal prayers?

The African-American Church and American Politics

BEYOND TRIVIAL MELODIES: THE BLACK CHURCH AND OCCUPY WALL STREET

Homosexuality In The House of God

Black Church Activism and Contested Multiculturalism in Europe, North America, and South Africa

Pastor Jamal H. Bryant & Dr. Jeremiah Wright in Conversation

School of Divinity Bringing Hip Hop to Cramton, University to Bridge Religious, Generation Gap

Book Talk with Obery M. Hendricks, Jr – “The Universe Bends Towards Justice”

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