In the US midterms, many candidates concede with help from a higher power
United States RNS The concession speech is unlike any other campaign address. A long-standing political ritual that’s equal parts agony and gratitude, it’s often mixed with palpable relief and unaccustomed honesty as the candidate veers into unscripted territory. And if election night on Tuesday is any indication, it’s a uniquely vulnerable instance: a fleeting moment […]
In the US, Warnock, Progressive National Baptists focus on voting rights during annual meeting
RNS Rev Raphael Warnock urged the Progressive National Baptist Convention to keep fighting to protect voting rights as the historically Black denomination held its annual meeting. “If we don’t check what they’re doing in Georgia, they’ll be able to nullify the votes and the voices of the people after they have already been cast,” Warnock, […]
In US city of Houston, religious leaders, artists honour George Floyd in concert
AP Religious leaders, musical guests, spoken word artists and politicians gathered for a concert in Houston, the home town of George Floyd, to commemorate the anniversary of his death. Pastors Remus E Wright and Mia K Wright welcomed the Floyd family on Sunday at The Fountain of Praise, a church that held one of his funeral services, […]
“Souls to the Polls”: US faith leaders push back against proposed voting restrictions
ADELLE M BANKS, of Religion News Service, reports on reaction to moves in the US state of Georgia that could curtail Sunday “Souls to the Polls” activities…