Tag: racial justice
Addressing the Rise of Anti-Asian Attacks in Our City and Country
Hope for New York laments all the recent violence against the AAPI community and the eight people recently killed in the Atlanta metro area.
Watch: “Just Mercy” Event (Plus Resources to Take Action)
In June, Redeemer Downtown asked congregants to watch the movie, Just Mercy, which is based on Bryan Stevenson's memoir, and then join a group discussion. To encourage their community to take further action toward biblical justice, Downtown and HFNY then invited three HFNY affiliates to talk more about criminal and racial injustice issues in NYC.
Pray March Act Protest: What I Saw, Heard, and Prayed For
We asked our Hope for New York volunteer to share his experience (and photos) attending the Pray March Act protest on Tuesday, June 2 in Brooklyn. Read a prayer by Alex to racial reconciliation and justice in our country.
Prayer of Lament for Racial Injustice
We asked a Hope for New York volunteer to share his personal experience attending the Pray March Act protest on Tuesday, June 2, and to share a prayer for our country to recognize and work toward resolving racial injustice.
Addressing Racial Injustice in Our City and Country
Our hearts are heavy as we continue to pray, lament and grieve the recent events surrounding racial injustice and violence in our city and country.
Mercy & Justice Round-Up: May Edition
What could reparations for slavery look like today? What is it like for disabled and elderly New Yorkers who rely on Access-a-Ride? Which neighborhoods offer children the best chance to rise out of poverty? Resources on these questions and more this month.
Mercy & Justice Round-Up: February Edition
What is biblical justice and how does it show up in Scripture? What does the subway map look without non-accessible stations? What prevailing thoughts guide NYC child welfare policy? Content on this & more here.
Mercy & Justice Round-Up: November Edition
This month, we decided to do things a little differently and sharing a list of books (and a podcast) from our Formed for Justice Conference speakers that are worth reading (and listening to) if you desire to grow in understanding and awareness.
Mercy & Justice Round-Up: March Edition
This month, learn step-by-step about what it's like to be homeless in NYC, hear from Bryan Stevenson about the problems with mass incarceration in America, gain perspective on the history of the Rikers Island jail complex, and more.
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