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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.

VIDEOS

Grace, Justice, & Mercy: An Evening with Bryan Stevenson & Rev. Tim Keller
01:10:53
Racial Justice Through the Church
September 27, 1966: MLK—A riot is the language of the unheard
04:31

FILMS

The Trial of the Chicago 7 | Official Trailer | Netflix Film
02:58
42
02:08:11
Selma
02:08:16
Just Mercy
02:17:51

DOCUMENTARIES

Bruce Lee 30 for 30: Be Water - Official Trailer
01:27
Asian Americans: PBS documentary series | KQED
01:31
13TH | FULL FEATURE | Netflix
01:40:03
WHEN THEY SEE US Official Trailer (2019) Ava DuVernay, Netflix Series HD
01:14

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.

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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.

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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. 

KID FRIENDLY CONTENT

How to Talk to Your Kids About Racism

Coretta Scott King Book Award Winners

Remember the Titans

The Blind Side

Akeelah and the Bee

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