Why These Black Faith Leaders Say The Equality Act Would Threaten the Black Church

(OPINION) This week the Seymour Institute for Black Church and Policy Studies, led by Dr. Jacqueline Rivers and Rev. Eugene Rivers, released a statement, “How the Equality Act Harms the Black Church”, writing that while the Black Church has historically - and continues - to act as “the central institution in the life of the African American community... the Equality Act poses a threat to the ability of the Church to continue to play this role.”

Opinion, Politics, North AmericaChelsea Langston BombinoApril 1, 2021Chelsea Langston Bombino, Seymour Institute, Black Church, Equality Act, LGBTQ, Fairness for All, Cornell West, black churchComment

Lessons from the Civil Rights Movement for this Election Day and Beyond

(OPINION) We have resources in American political thought to help us through this tumultuous period. Anyone troubled by the prospect of violence this Election Day should reflect on the strategy behind the great victories of the Civil Rights Movement.

Opinion, PoliticsEugene F. Rivers III and David L. TubbsOctober 29, 2020David L. Tubbs, Eugene F. Rivers III, Seymour Institute, The King's College, Civil Rights, election day, Election 2020, race relations, racial equality, justice, violence, protestsComment

A Christian Response In The Face Of Injustice

(OPINION) Prayer is paramount and education is critical. But is it essential that they lead us to act. We cannot hide in our prayer closets or behind our books. Perhaps what is most important for the current moment, is for us as Christians to do all we can to support structural changes that will reduce the frequency of incidents such as the death of George Floyd.

North America, Opinion, PoliticsDr. Jacqueline C. RiversJune 12, 2020Dr. Jacqueline C. Rivers, Seymour Institute, Black church, racism, george floyd protests, civil rights, African American studies, sociology and race, Harvard, TenPoint Leadership Foundation, Christian response to racism, racial equality, racial justice, Christianity Comments

Experts examine the state of religious liberty in America

Sohrab Ahmari, current op-ed editor of the New York Post; Mark Rienzi, Visiting Professor at Harvard Law School; Rabbi Dr. Meir Y. Soloveichik of Congregation Shearith Israel in Manhattan; and Dr. Jacqueline C. Rivers, the Executive Director of the Seymour Institute on Black Church and Policy Studies discussed upholding religious freedom in the US at a recent event hosted by The King’s College and the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty.

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