Ending Racism: Challenging Christianity’s Collusion with White Supremacy

Ending Racism: Challenging Christianity’s Collusion with White Supremacy

Recently I visited the recently-opened Museum of African American History and Culture. The experience was at once inspiring and troubling.  Inspiring because so much of the distinctive texture of American life can be traced directly to its rich African American contributions.  Troubling because our nation’s shameful embrace of racism is not just a stain on our nation’s past, but a plague that threatens us still.

Clergy Leaders Celebrate Church/State Cooperation in Nigeria

Clergy Leaders Celebrate Church/State Cooperation in Nigeria

 "When we work together, Nigeria and Gombe State come out first.,"  said the governor of Gombe State to a large gathering of Christian leaders in Nigeria.  Led by OMNIA Leader Rev. Abare Kallah, Christian leaders from across terror-torn Gombe state commended Governor Ibrahim Dankwambo on his leadership, particularly for his willingness to embrace the church-state cooperation in dealing with violence brought on by Boko Haram.  

Marcher/Activist Mary Nelson Remembers Marching with Martin Luther King, Jr.

Marcher/Activist Mary Nelson Remembers Marching with Martin Luther King, Jr.

It was a sweltering summer Chicago night in 1966 when young activist Mary Nelson first encountered Martin Luther King, Jr.  She was just back from a two-year stint as a teacher in Tanzania and living in Chicago's west side when racial tensions were reaching a fever pitch.  Listen as Mary tells her story of meeting and marching with Dr. King and gospel great Mahalia Jackson.

Anger into Courage:  A Conversation with Peace Activist Arun Gandhi

Anger into Courage:  A Conversation with Peace Activist Arun Gandhi

"My grandfather said anger is like electricity.  It is just as useful and just as powerful but only we use it intelligently.  It can also be just as deadly and destructive if we abuse it." Read part one of OMNIA's interview with peace activist Arun Gandhi, based on his book "The Gift of Anger: And Other Lessons from my Grandfather Mahatma Gandhi."