Rev. Anne Kirchmier talks to her friend, Rev. Charles Cheek, about racism. With a lifetime of experience in activism, and as a community organizer and African-American pastor, Charles gives his perspective on the world now and the ways we can move forward.
Timestamps:
0:00-4:47: Introduction
4:47-27:14: Charles and Anne’s Conversation
4:47-5:34: How are you?
6:10-11:14: What is the current situation like for you, your family, and your congregation?
11:20-16:14: How have you personally been faced with racism or racist actions?
16:21-21:28: What can White Christians do to be allies?
21:38-23:31: What gives you hope right now?
23:44-27:14: Joint Prayer, the Lord’s Prayer
27:17-28:42: Conclusion
Support Charles’ podcast, Let’s Talk Justice: Front Porch Conversations
https://www.blogtalkradio.com/frontporchjustice
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Pastor’s Dialogue on Racism, Poverty, and Violence Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Pastors-Dialogue-on-Racism-Poverty-and-Violence-305787953388153/
Learn more about racism and ways to fight it:
https://episcopalchurch.org/responding-to-racist-violence
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