Racial ReconciliationBrowse by Recently AddedTitleDateAuthorTopic Race Article5 Facts about Juneteenthby ERLC StaffToday, Americans will be celebrating Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery. Here are five facts you should know about the longest running African-American holiday. 1. On Sept. 22, 1862, in the midst of the Civil War, President Lincoln announced that if the rebels did not end the fighting and rejoin Continue… Continue... Race ArticleHow we can be beautifully distinct in our conversations on raceby Natasha Sistrunk RobinsonThe following is an extract by Natasha Sistrunk Robinson as part of her contribution to the new book Beautifully Distinct: Conversations with Friends on Faith, Life, and Culture. Racism and society I often compare racism to pollution. It is created by humans, it negatively impacts every one of us, and because it has been around for Continue… Continue... Race Article3 ways Christians should think about racial justice in Americaby Josh WesterThis is a year a lot of us would rather forget. In my lifetime, I cannot remember any other period that had so many individual disruptions to our normal ways of life, much less the kind of disruptions we’ve faced in 2020. The year began in the U.S. with the impeachment of the president and Continue… Continue... Race ArticleHow can I teach my kids about race and racial unity?by Lindsay NicoletTrillia Newbell is the director of community outreach at the ERLC. Timothy Paul Jones is a professor and associate vice president at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Erica Ho is a wife, mom, and the community coordinator at One Orphan. Lindsay Nicolet: As children witness instances of racism, how would you help them understand and process what Continue… Continue... Race Capitol Conversations EpisodeKevin Smith on why Christians should lament the killing of Ahmaud Arberyby Jeff Pickering, Travis WussowJeff Pickering and Travis Wussow welcome Dr. Kevin Smith to the podcast to talk about the killing of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia and why Christians should lament this tragedy and work to seek justice in their communities. This episode is sponsored by The Good Book Company, publisher of Talking Points: Abortion by Dr Lizzie Ling Continue… Continue... Race ArticleThe killing of Ahmaud Arbery and the judgment of Godby Russell MooreI turned off the video the first several times I tried to watch it. I couldn’t bear the thought of what I knew would be pictured. Many people, from what I hear, had a similar reaction. The violence was so raw that it was painful to watch. And so many other videos and images, showing Continue… Continue... Race Bulletin InsertRacial Reconciliation Sundayby Jamaal WilliamsFree, downloadable bulletin insert for use by your church on Racial Reconciliation Sunday. To see additional SBC event dates, visit sbc.net/calendar. Continue... Race Article3 ways pastors can preach on raceby Daniel DarlingIn the past decade, our country has experienced much racial tension. Events in Ferguson, New York, Cleveland, Charleston, and Charlottesville have revealed the ugly wounds of racism still present in American life. And often, the very place where the message of the gospel—the same gospel that eradicates ethnocentrism—is preached, is the place where carnal divisions Continue… Continue... Human Dignity Video ExplainerHow can we encourage a pursuit of diversity without making people projects?by Mika EdmondsonContinue... Politics Capitol Conversations EpisodeAugust Profiles: Justin Giboney on Christian compassion and conviction in politicsby Steven HarrisWith Congress in August recess, we take a break from our usual policy focused conversations to bring you interviews with leaders we admire who are shaping the world of Christian political engagement. This week, Steven Harris sits down with Justin Giboney, founder of The AND Campaign. Guest Biography Justin Giboney is an attorney and political Continue… Continue...