EDITOR'S PERSPECTIVE (NEW!)

Race Matters

Our April 2007 Editor-in-Chief Edward Hailes, Jr., tackles the thought-provoking question: is the church still relevant to the racial justice struggle?  Offering an analysis of the connections between justice issues and the need to form partnerships with churches and other faith-based organizations to address these issues, his message sets the tone for this issue, which focuses on the central theme of “Harnessing the Power of the Faith-Based Community.” To read the entire article, click here.

FEATURES

Faith Organizing for the Common Good—Reclaiming America’s Values Debate
By Rev. Jennifer Butler, Executive Director, Faith in Public Life

In this article, Reverend Butler examines the “shifting values debate” and the role of moderate and progressive faith leaders in influencing public debate and mobilizing voters. To read the entire article, click here.

A Mind to Work: Faith Leaders Act against Unjust Working Conditions in New Orleans
By Alaina Beverly, Advancement Project

This article examines the February 2007 Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference that brought faith leaders from congregations throughout the country to New Orleans to bear witness to its ongoing struggles. To read the entire article, click here.

Stepping Out on Faith—Religious Groups Rally to Support the Right to Return
By Crystal N. Hill, Advancement Project

Churches and other faith-based groups are playing a critical role in the battle of displaced Hurricane Katrina survivors to return home. This article highlights faith-based organizations who are uniting to give a helping hand in the rebuilding process while advocating for the right of return for all Gulf Coast residents. To read the entire article, click here.

POINTS OF INTEREST

Fixing No Child Left Behind
By the National Council of Churches, USA

Recently, justice advocates from throughout the country met in the District of Columbia to discuss the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) and how the faith-based community can begin addressing and influencing the pending NCLB reauthorization. To read the National Council of Churches summary of this convening, visit: http://www.ncccusa.org/nmu/mce/nclbreport.html

FUNDING RESOURCES/EMPLOYMENT

This updated list provides information about a few of the funding resources and job opportunities are available to community justice practitioners. We plan to update this resource periodically as we learn of new opportunities. Please contact us with any opportunities of which you know and we will add them to this new resource. This list includes programs with upcoming deadlines as well as a few opportunities with rolling deadlines.

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CJRC CALENDAR

Check out our updated calendar with information on voter registration deadlines and primary and caucus dates! Please email us at cjrc@advancementproject.org with information on events of interest.

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MAPPING THE LITERATURE

We encourage you to visit our updated bibliography (partially annotated) of recent publications and articles of interest to racial justice advocates. This bibliography features a dynamic array of publications spanning several exciting topics.

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