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2015-03-10T13:57:00-05:00

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The In-Between Time

Last updated on: March 10, 2015 at 1:57 pm   By Guest Contributor

by Renita MarieR3 ContributorFirst published at the Holy Week of Resistance I never really imagined myself as a protester before Ferguson. Oh, sure I could always be counted on to make some noise about issues and press for progress—but hold a sign, chant or march? Well, I just never considered it.When I stood on the street in Ferguson, I had an overwhelming sense of being in the presence of evil. We were under siege by what Paul called in Ephesians 6:10 “principalities... Read more

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2015-03-10T13:54:00-05:00

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Welcome to R3: Renita Marie

Last updated on: March 10, 2015 at 1:54 pm   By Guest Contributor

Rev. Renita Marie, MDiv. is the pastor of St John African Methodist Episcopal Church in St. Charles, MO. Pastor Renita passionately advocates for quality of life issues for all humankind. The St. Charles Ministerial Alliance recognized her as the “Beloved Community Builder of the Year” in 2012. Regularly she travels speaking on various topics including ministry development, leadership, women’s issues and community empowerment. Currently Rev. Renita is pursuing a D.Min. from Eden Theological Seminary in St. Louis, MO. She is the... Read more

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2015-04-29T19:21:36-05:00

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Courageous Conversations: Rhetoric, Race, and Discerning the Way Forward

Last updated on: April 29, 2015 at 7:21 pm   By Guest Contributor

Dr. Andre Johnson – Racial Reconciliaton and Justice from First Presbyterian Church on Vimeo. Read more

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2015-04-29T19:22:11-05:00

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Attorney General Holder Eric Holder on #Ferguson, Missouri Investigation

Last updated on: April 29, 2015 at 7:22 pm   By Guest Contributor

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2015-04-29T19:22:47-05:00

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Women, Misogyny, and the Culture of Oppression

Last updated on: April 29, 2015 at 7:22 pm   By Guest Contributor

by Tilope Joyner White Special to R3 It was literally painful for me to watch the last of episode of Preachers of Detroit and to see the majority of the women on the show willfully participating in their own subjugation. I applaud the show for bringing to light the issue of gender inequality that is heavily present in the church today. However, it was disheartening to see that only a few women on the show supported gender equality in the... Read more

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2015-04-29T19:23:39-05:00

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#FergusonFiasco, Pt. 2: After the Grand Jury Decision: A Reader

Last updated on: April 29, 2015 at 7:23 pm   By Guest Contributor

On Monday, November 24, District Attorney Bob McCullough announced there would not be an indictment of Officer Darren Wilson for the killing of unarmed 18 year old Michael Brown. While not coming as a big surprise to many who followed the case, it still was painful to hear and watch. Here at R3, we started the first Reader on the Ferguson Fiasco by examining the killing of Michael Brown and now we pick up with the second Reader focusing on material in response... Read more

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2015-04-29T19:24:23-05:00

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#FergusonFiasco: The Killing of #MikeBrown: A Reader

Last updated on: April 29, 2015 at 7:24 pm   By Guest Contributor

On Saturday, August 9, police officer Darren Wilson, in Ferguson, Missouri shot and killed 18 year old Michael Brown. The shooting of yet another unarmed black person frustrated many people and have some wondering what can be done to stop all forms of police brutality. Here at R3, as usual, when stories such as these break, we collect some of the editorials and opinion pieces that examine the shooting of Brown. If you have a piece you would like for us... Read more

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2015-04-29T19:25:05-05:00

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#BringBackOurGirls: #BokoHaram: A Reader

Last updated on: April 29, 2015 at 7:25 pm   By Guest Contributor

On April 16, 2014 over 250 Nigerian schoolgirls were abducted from their school in Chibok, Nigeria. The group behind the kidnapping and subsequent selling and force marriage of the girls was the notorious Boko Haram. The outcry of this deplorable act was intensified within social media using the hashtag #BringBackOurGirls. We here at R3 thought we would collect stories, essays and opinions on this terrible tragedy. We ask that if you come across some articles please share them with us on... Read more

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2015-04-29T19:25:46-05:00

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Race Culture and Religion: A Roundtable Discussion

Last updated on: April 29, 2015 at 7:25 pm   By Guest Contributor

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2015-04-29T19:26:48-05:00

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Call for Papers: African American Communication & Culture Division

Last updated on: April 29, 2015 at 7:26 pm   By Guest Contributor

    AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE DIVISION
 NATIONAL COMMUNICATION ASSOCIATION   “Embracing Opportunities” November 19-22, 2015 Las Vegas, NV   CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
 SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 11:59 PM PST via NCA Convention Central   The African American Communication and Culture Division (AACCD) invites your competitive papers, panel discussions, paper and performance sessions for the NCA 101st Annual Convention. The convention theme is Embracing Opportunities: stepping beyond “what we have always done” and instead envisioning “what... Read more

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