The stories of Latina/o Americans are intricately woven into the historical, social, and cultural tapestry of America. President Lyndon Johnson recognized this by signing an official celebration for Americans of Latina/o heritage. This …
This morning my son’s teacher asked his students to turn off their zoom cameras and go ask parents where they were on 9/11/2001. As the teacher predicted, every parent was able to recall, in detail, where they were when they
Happy #FreedomFriday, readers!
As you may be aware, we’ve spent the last month introducing our team of Freedom Fighters. Each member of our LMDJ team has been answering the same five questions so you can get to know us. So …
Happy #FreedomFriday, readers!
As you may be aware, we decided to spend this month introducing our team of Freedom Fighters. Each member of our LMDJ team has been answering the same five questions so you can get to know us. …
Happy #FreedomFriday, readers!
As you may have read last week, we decided to pull the curtain back so you can get to know our team of Freedom Fighters over the next few weeks. Each member of our LMDJ team are …
Happy #FreedomFriday, readers!
We recognize that in this space we primarily exist behind the curtain (or our screens, as the case may be). We thought it might be fun to pull the curtain back so you can get to …
“Nonviolence is the only honorable way of dealing with social change, because if we are wrong, nobody gets hurt but us. And if we are right, more people will participate in determining their own destinies than ever before.” Rev. C.T. …
Are you looking forward to settling in with a cozy blanket, a cup of cocoa and a good book over the Christmas holiday? Check out this suggested reading list from Love Mercy Do Justice. There are selections for the whole …
Why God’s Justice Cannot Thrive in a Meritocracy
by Adam Gustine, Director of LMDJ Ministry Initiatives
Perhaps you have noticed this pattern transpire whenever an incident of injustice gains national attention. Controversy gains steam nationally through news and social media …
By Rev. Dru McLeland, serving on the Compassion, Mercy and Justice Commission of the Central Conference
24,000 a year in Chicago alone, average age is 13…
These are images, events, numbers seared in my mind. They have shocked me to …