It’s a
national movement that renews Martin Luther King’s campaign against
racism, poverty, and militarism, and adds environmental degradation to
the list of problems.
Who leads this campaign?
Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, is a pastor, a well-known
activist, speaker, author, and North Carolina’s NAACP president for ten
years.Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharisis co-director of the Kairos Center at Union Theological Seminary, NY.
They are
travelling nationwide to advance the campaign by working with inclusive
state-level organizations that are eager to stand up for justice and
morality.
What is happening in Kansas?
Barber
inspired 800 energetic people when he spoke at Topeka’s First United
Methodist Church August 21.
He also trained two dozen activists who are organizing others in
preparation for rallies and trainings in KS January-April 2018 building
toward a national rally in Washington D.C. in June.Kansans are making plans to go.
Where can I get more information?
https://poorpeoplescampaign.org
Facebook –
Search for “Poor People’s Campaign”
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