Racism, bias, and hate take an incalculable toll on people throughout the U.S. Despite slow and hard-won progress in the past few decades, racism is still deeply embedded in our society and ways of thinking. Recent events show us that our country and the global community will not heal until we courageously and honestly address the damage inflicted by racism and engage in the work of transforming the beliefs and systems that uphold it.

Our storytellers this month will reflect on the conversations about racism in their faith communities, where they see unexpected successes, and how they’re tackling the challenges of working toward change.

Storytellers:

Khulood Madany
Muslim
Certified public accountant and creator, ImmortallyKhulood

Rev. Mark Hong
Christian
Executive, Synod of Southern California and Hawaii, Presbyterian Church USA

Candace Carnicelli
Omnist
Executive Director, Common Peace, Center for the Advancement of Nonviolence