Season of Nonviolent Moral Direct Action—July 12-August 8

From the Poor People’s Campaign (https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/): Join us for a Season of Nonviolent Moral Direct Action, July 12 – August 8 beginning on July 12 at 1pm ET / 10am PT from in front of the U.S. Supreme Court Building in … Continued

#MoralMonday Event Elevates Progressive Push for ‘Third Reconstruction’ Resolution

Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/05/24/moralmonday-event-elevates-progressive-push-third-reconstruction-resolution Published on Monday, May 24, 2021 by Common Dreams “We have the power to end poverty,” says Rep. Pramila Jayapal. “We must implement bold proposals that center the poor—providing housing, healthcare, climate justice, and equitable public education.” … Continued

‘Preaching Is More Than Words’: Rev. William J. Barber II Delivers Soaring Sermon in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr.

Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2019/01/21/preaching-more-words-rev-william-j-barber-ii-delivers-soaring-sermon-honor-martin Published on Monday, January 21, 2019 by Common Dreams “To preach is to see the people who are crying out and the systems that are crushing them. It is to say, ‘Somebody’s hurting my people and it’s … Continued

New Book—Revive Us Again: Vision and Action in Moral Organizing

From the Poor People’s Campaign (https://poorpeoplescampaign.org/): Out now from Beacon Press: A collection of sermons, speeches and reflections by Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis, and Rev. Dr. Rick Lowery that lays out a groundbreaking vision for … Continued

The Gathering Offers Podcasts on Important Political/Theological Issues

From Repairers of the Breach (http://www.breachrepairers.org/): The Moral Movement is continuing to grow and build power through fusion politics in North Carolina and across the country. Now, Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, president and senior lecturer of Repairers of … Continued

Rev. Dr. William Barber to Transition to Join Leadership of the New Poor People’s Campaign

From the Kairos Center (https://kairoscenter.org/): The Kairos Center is excited to announce that the Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II will be transitioning out of his role as the president of the North Carolina Conference of the NAACP in June, … Continued