“This year is different because of the moment.”

My colleague @alemolina wrote about how many social justice activists, educators and faith leaders are reflecting on the role of the black church in the Black Lives Matter movement this Juneteenth. https://religionnews.com/2020/06/18/3833222/">https://religionnews.com/2020/06/1...

There are several faith events today to mark Juneteenth in #Chicago.

One is a church-led Repentance Walk that is repenting for racial discrimination, injustice and violence and praying for a future of peace, justice, and welcome for all. https://mailchi.mp/65dd1dce334a/repentance-walk-friday-june-19-530pm?e=e8a485eb7f">https://mailchi.mp/65dd1dce3...

There also is what looks like will be a huge march and rally honoring Juneteenth at noon today in Grant Park organized by Pastor Chris Harris of Bright Star Church in Bronzeville. He& #39;s called it "the city of Chicago’s largest ‘lunch and learn.’" https://brightstarchurchchicago.com/juneteenth-faith-led-peaceful-demonstration-at-grant-park-june-19th/">https://brightstarchurchchicago.com/juneteent... #Chicago

Today& #39;s demonstration is a follow-up to a march in remembrance of George Floyd and other Black people who have died as a result of police brutality, systemic racism and injustice that Harris organized earlier this month in Bronzeville. https://religionnews.com/2020/06/03/the-church-will-not-be-silent-clergy-lead-thousands-in-peaceful-protest-on-chicagos-south-side/">https://religionnews.com/2020/06/0... #Chicago