Faith & Prejudice Faith & Prejudice

Racism is woven into the fabric of America. More than 150 years before the Declaration of Independence was signed, the first enslaved Africans arrived in America and were subjected to unspeakable trauma and tragedy through forced labor, rape, murder and more. Yet, the perpetuation and growth of slavery, followed by laws designed to ensure Black people remained socially and economically inferior, was enabled by Church leaders who used doctrine to approve of the practices harming Black people. Join us for this important conversation about the intersection of race, hate and faith in America with the leaders of America's largest denominations.

Racism is woven into the fabric of America. More than 150 years before the Declaration of Independence was signed, the first enslaved Africans arrived in America and were subjected to unspeakable trauma and tragedy through forced labor, rape, murder and more. Yet, the perpetuation and growth of slavery, followed by laws designed to ensure Black people remained socially and economically inferior, was enabled by Church leaders who used doctrine to approve of the practices harming Black people. Join us for this important conversation about the intersection of race, hate and faith in America with the leaders of America's largest denominations.

This episode features a powerful conversation with pastors Yasmin Roohi, Shaun Nepstad and Ken Claytor discussing their experience leading their local churches to reflect the love of Jesus during this season of unrest in our nation.

Listen to this episode to learn more about the history of racism in the criminal system with Equal Justice Initiative Founder Bryan Stevenson.

Listen to this episode to learn more about the impact of the criminal system on young black people in America with John Jay College of Criminal Justice President Karol Mason.

Listen to this episode to learn more about racism in the Church with Tasha Morrison.