9781626984202

1626984204

9781608338832

"Birth of a Movement tells the story of the Black Lives Matter movement through a Christian lens. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of the movement and why it can help the church, and the country, move closer to racial equality. Readers will understand why Black Lives Matter is a truly "Christ-like movement.""-- Provided by publisher.

Birth of a Movement offers a Christ-like perspective of the Black Lives Matter movement through its radical call to dignity and equality for all people. It examines the founders of the movement and the church's involvement with slavery, including the more recent decision by Georgetown University to make amends for its past actions. Catholic and non-Catholic readers alike will gain a deeper understanding of the movement and why it can help the church, and the country, move closer to racial equality. -- Amazon.com.

Introduction

The March for Black Life

The Black Women of the Movement

Chattel Slavery and the Catholic Church

A Servant Leader

The Role of the U.S. Bishops

Reparations and the Catholic Church

Racial Capitalism

A Liberated and Resurrected Church.

Catholic Church > United States.

Race relations > Religious aspects > Catholic Church.

Race relations > Religious aspects > Catholic Church.