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WATCH NOW: Michael B. Jordan, Jonathan Majors, Pastor Mike, Greg Jackson and more celebrate brotherhood and the release of the new film Creed 3

WATCH NOW: Michael B. Jordan, Jonathan Majors, Pastor Mike, Greg Jackson and more celebrate brotherhood and the release of the new film Creed 3 Take a moment and view this amazing town hall featuring special surprise guests, leaders, and experts exploring the resources, community, and support needed to build strong, resilient bonds and celebrate those leading the charge to inspire others. [...]

2023-03-01T11:02:47-05:00February 19th, 2023|News, Past Events|0 Comments

Join Pastor Mike McBride at the Global Africans Rising Movement at State of the Black World Conference in Baltimore – April 19-23, 2023

Pastor Mike Mcbride will be a featured speaker at the State of the Black World Conference this year State of the Black World Conference V SOBWC V. April 19 – 23, 2023 at the Baltimore Convention Center and the Hilton Inner Harbor Hotel in Baltimore, Maryland. Theme: Global Africans Rising – Empowerment, Reparations and Healing. What is SOBWC? Convened by the [...]

2023-06-05T10:31:52-04:00February 10th, 2023|News, Past Events|0 Comments

Live Free 10th Anniversary Recap Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHmEDTtSTeA Live Free 10th Anniversary Recap Video UNLEASHING CONGREGATIONS TO SET PEOPLE FREE As people of faith, we know that our country’s legacy of racism, violence, and economic exploitation runs counter to what is prescribed in our most sacred texts. Sadly, the wealthiest and most powerful nation in the world is also one of the most violent and punitive. With almost [...]

2023-03-10T10:11:33-05:00February 6th, 2023|News, Past Events|0 Comments

Violence Intervention: Can Community Programs Help Slow the Rise in Violence?

Amid a murder crisis in America, governments are investing millions in local, non-police programs. The violence intervention workers leading them are now under pressure to prove their worth. Co-published with The New Yorker ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. This story is exempt from ProPublica’s Creative Commons license [...]

2023-03-10T10:14:32-05:00February 3rd, 2023|Case Study, News, Past Events, Reports|0 Comments

The Warriors Didn’t Visit the White House Just to Celebrate. They Went to Discuss Gun Violence.

The Warriors Didn’t Visit the White House Just to Celebrate. They Went to Discuss Gun Violence. For Steve Kerr and the 2022 NBA champions, their recent trip to D.C. doubled as a policy summit—and marked an evolutionary shift. HOWARD BECK Steve Kerr awoke last May 24 with the typical worries of an NBA coach in the midst of the playoffs. His Warriors held [...]

2023-03-10T10:17:53-05:00January 27th, 2023|Gun Violence, News, Past Events, Politics|0 Comments

Birmingham Hosts its First Training Camp for Activists, Organizers and Peacemakers

By Nicole S. Daniel The Birmingham Times   Onoyemi Williams, Deputy Director of Faith in Action Alabama’s Birmingham chapter, on Tuesday stood before nearly 50 attendees gathered at the Western Health Center in Midfield for Peacemaker Boot Camp Training and explained the difference between an activist and an organizer. “You can become an activist by accident,” said Williams. “For example, Rosa [...]

2023-03-10T10:20:53-05:00January 25th, 2023|News, Past Events|0 Comments

FLASHBACK: FINAL PUSH! Souls to the Polls Concert Replay

Souls to the Polls Concert Catch the Replay! Featuring Brian Courtney Wilson, William Murphy, Y'anna Crawley and Antony Tee. Hosted by Griff from Get Up Mornings with Erica Campbell We are encouraging our community to take our Souls to the Polls and VOTE! WE need you to show up and stand with us! Bring someone with you! Let’s work together!

2023-01-25T11:59:06-05:00November 8th, 2022|Past Events|0 Comments

FLASHBACK: JUSTICE & HEALING CONCERT & CONVERSATIONS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LIVE FREE GATHERS ARTISTS, FAITH LEADERS, HIGH-RISK YOUNG MEN & WOMEN IN MULTI-CITY TOWN HALL EXPERIENCE TO PROMOTE JUSTICE, HEALING, & EMPOWERMENT AHEAD OF NOVEMBER MIDTERM ELECTIONS Designed to Engage Black and Brown Voters As a Part of the King Family & The Drum Major Coalition’s Investment   SAN FRANCISCO, CA September 22, 2022 – LIVE FREE, a [...]

2023-01-25T12:00:07-05:00September 22nd, 2022|News, Past Events|0 Comments

FLASHBACK: LIVE STREAM: March for Our Lives DC

LIVE STREAM: March For Our Lives! TODAY IS THE DAY! Tune in LIVE to hear our very own Erica Ford, Rev. Denise Walden and Pastor Mike McBride deliver powerful remarks at March For Our Lives DC! Let’s pass common sense solutions and public health strategies to end gun violence. This time is different! #washingtondc #dc #MarchForOurLives #saturday #saturdaymood #saturdayvibes #saturdaymorning #peace [...]

2023-01-25T12:00:20-05:00June 11th, 2022|News, Past Events|0 Comments

FLASHBACK: LIVE FREE to Host Justice & Belonging Event in Connection with Justin Bieber ’s “Justice World Tour” in Buffalo, NY 

LIVE FREE to Host Justice & Belonging Event in Connection with Justin Bieber’s “Justice World Tour” in Buffalo, NY    For Immediate Release  April 29, 2022  Contact: press@spotlightpr.org    EVENT: LIVE FREE to Host Justice & Belonging Event in Connection with Justin Bieber’s “Justice World Tour” in Buffalo, NY  OAKLAND, Calif. – In connection with Justin Bieber’s 2022 “Justice World Tour,” [...]

2023-01-25T12:04:54-05:00April 29th, 2022|News, Past Events|0 Comments
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