Undoubtedly, the challenges our nation has seen over the past few weeks and months is reaching a fever pitch. In many ways, the outrage about the circumstances of unjustified police violence has always simmered at local levels and, sometimes, boiled over into national attention. The recent killings of Alton Sterling, Philando Castile and the officers in Dallas and Baton … [Read more...]
In Response to the Recent Violence, This Black Pastor and Sheriff Wants You to Put Down the Protest Signs and Pick Up These Scriptures
The recent violence—from the deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile to the slain Dallas and Baton Rouge police officers—has left many of us feeling hurt, lost and troubled. We wanted to hear from someone who represented both sides of the tragedies. So we turned to this black pastor who also actively serves as a sheriff. We chose to keep him anonymous for his … [Read more...]