A broken criminal justice system that disproportionately targets Black and brown people through the militarization of police forces and ICE continues the systemic dehumanization of people of color in this country. This racial justice crisis requires leadership from the church. The killing of George Floyd in 2020 by law enforcement ignited a movement in our nation, and people of goodwill rose up and demanded a change. Five years later, we still need reform throughout all aspects of law enforcement.
Sojourners continues answering the clarion call to equip faith leaders to better respond to the ongoing racial justice and racialized policing crisis in America. In partnership with Howard University School of Divinity, we have formed the Theology and Racialized Policing Digital Course, co-led by Rev. Moya Harris and Dr. Harold Dean Trulear, for pastors and next-generation faith leaders.
The Theology and Racialized Policing Digital Course was created to equip pastors, faith leaders, activists, and advocates from across the country with tools and resources to enable them to actualize positive change in their congregations and communities. We continue to build a network of leaders committed to placing pressure on public officials to enact changes that make Black and historically marginalized communities safer.
Clergy have a critical role to play in protecting the lives of those who are most impacted by the broken policing system and the fractured criminal justice system. Through this course, we work to equip clergy to mobilize their faith communities and make a greater impact.
Pre-register today for our fall launch asynchronous course, which is designed to introduce faith leaders to a public theology capable of transforming communities in the 21st century.
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