JUSTICE
Discovering God's heart for Justice and Reconciliation.
We hope that this ongoing list of resources broadens your understanding of the world and our role as followers of Jesus within it. As you read, listen, learn, and watch, we hope it brings up conversations within our community and spurs action and change.
BOOKS
ARTICLES
Bryan Stevenson and the Frustration Behind the George Floyd Protests (New Yorker)
The Story of Asian Americans and Racism in the US (The Undefeated)
A Call to Justice, Reconciliation, Renewal (Acts 29 Network)
Asian American Racism and the Call to Cross-Racial Unity (NBC News)
Racial Reconciliation (Missio Alliance)
Asian Americans as Scapegoat in Pandemic (NPR)
SERMONS
VIDEOS
FILMS
DOCUMENTARIES
PODCASTS
Tune in every week for engaging discussions and high profile interviews addressing the core concerns of African Americans biblically. Learn more at TheWitnessBCC.com
Combing the Roots provides an in-depth look at the issues surrounding racism, justice, and racial healing from a black woman’s perspective. In each episode, host Ally Henny explores and exposes the nature of America’s race problem drawing on history, culture, and other sources to provide thoughtful and engaging insight into a deeply contentious issue. Henny, a writer, activist, minister, and theologian is not afraid to take on controversial topics and shine a light on the issues. Combing the Roots will inform, challenge, and empower listeners to pushback against the forces of injustice.
Jemar curates the week’s current events with a focus on issues related to black communities, justice, and politics. He’ll also offer commentary from a black Christian perspective to help you think through complex issues. Footnotes adds the details you need to be an informed citizen, activist and believer.

An audio series on how slavery has transformed America, connecting past and present through the oldest form of storytelling.
“1619” is a New York Times audio series, hosted by Nikole Hannah-Jones, that examines the long shadow of American slavery. Listen to the episodes below, or read the transcripts by clicking the icon to the right of the play bar. For more information about the series, visit nytimes.com/1619podcast.

NIGHT OF LAMENT
Risen joined either Bay area churches on July 11th to pray for our nation, the church, and our black brothers and sisters who are suffering.
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