Cecil Prescod

Christian pastor in an age of doubt

[AFRICAN & BLACK HISTORY @AfricanArchives]

How President Lyndon B. Johnson tried to stop Fannie Lou Hamer's Powerful Testimony by impromptu Press Conference to Get Her off the air, 1964.

[CBS News @CBSNews]

A mural of the Statue of Liberty covering her face in shame was unveiled in Roubaix, France, one day before the United States celebrates Independence Day on July 4. The mural, titled “The Statue of Liberty’s Silent Protest,” was created by Dutch artist Judith de Leeuw, who painted the it over six days a building on Rue de Chemin-de-Fer. de Leeuw said the city of Roubaix "has a large migrant population, and many of them live in extremely difficult circumstances."

"The values that the statue once stood for—freedom, hope, the right to be yourself—have been lost for many,” she said.

The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France to the U.S. and stands on Liberty Island in New York – nearby Ellis Island, which was a stop for immigrants making their way to New York in 19th and 20th centuries. Both make up a National Park.

[Cecil Prescod @cecilprescod]

"Let America Be America Again" by Langston Hughes, performed by Aldo Bil... https://t.co/zqzPgqvbyD via @YouTube

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St. Raymond's Guard Makes the Call https://t.co/cLzyPeiCrS @CHSAA_NYC @StRaymondRavens

[Shane Claiborne @ShaneClaiborne]

Within Christianity there is a rich, prophetic tradition of civil disobedience and resistance to empire. For hundreds of years we’ve been refusing to bow down to narcissistic tyrants like Trump. He is not the first King to build a golden statue of himself and towers with his name branded on them. Trump is just the newest manifestation of imperial idolatry.

We must not bow down. As the early Christians said, “We must obey God not Caesar.”

And as much as Trump wants to make all this about himself, let us not forget for a minute that this is about the people of Gaza. It is their lives that are at stake.

Our Savior blessed the poor, the meek, the merciful, the peacemakers, the widows and orphans… all those who were being crushed by the Empire.

[Cecil Prescod @cecilprescod]

.@POTUS, this holiday season I urge to you welcome the refugee, love all God’s people, and practice forgiveness.

Before you leave office, please take action on our Christmas wish list items. Make the choice to leave a legacy of justice, mercy, and love.

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December 8 https://t.co/3CSGyN6nFQ

[United Church of Christ @UnitedChurch]

🏳️‍⚧️ It's #TransAwarenessWeek (11/13-11/19)

🏳️‍⚧️ Join in affirming, supporting & loving our trans siblings, with a commitment to advocate for trans rights.

Resources:
👉🏾 Love Is Louder (toolkit & webinar): https://t.co/spuW0yQsyX
👉🏾 @UCCcoalition: https://t.co/Ca2E9ZYyTr

[Robert Reich @RBReich]

“In this country, we have no ‘other people.’ We are American people, all of is.”

This 1940s film warning against bigotry and fascism is more relevant now than ever.

[The 7 Line @The7Line]

"If you are emotionally invested in this Mets team, and you're sad right now, it's certainly understandable, but I promise you that won't take long to wear off. You'll realize what an incredible ride this team took you for this year." - @HowieRose via @metsradio880 #LGM #Mets #CitiField #WeGetBackUp

[jack @Jolly_Olive]

As always, Howie Rose articulates what we're all feeling to a tee. What a ride for the 2024 Mets.

[New York Mets @Mets]

SLAMCISCO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Just Mets @just_mets]

You know the Mets are having a good year when they make it into @jonstewart’s open every week 🧡💙

[MLB Network @MLBNetwork]

These. Mets. Don't. Quit.

After a wild week fighting for a #Postseason spot, the @Mets are through the Wild Card Series and heading to the NLDS!

[New York Mets @Mets]

OMG, what else is there to say?

[Woodz 🇺🇸 @Nibiru1000]

Of Course Foundational Black Americans started Labor Day. Happy Labor Day! ✊🏾

[AFRICAN & BLACK HISTORY @AfricanArchives]

104 years ago today, Marcus Garvey created The Pan-African/Black Liberation flag.

Garvey was the father of the black nationalist and pan african movements, activist & founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League (UNIA-ACL)

Color Meaning:
Red: the blood that unites all people of Black African ancestry, and shed for liberation;

Black: for the people whose existence as a nation, though not a nation-state, is affirmed by the existence of the flag.

Green: the abundant and vibrant natural wealth of Africa, the Motherland.