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New & Noteworthy
Four June 2015 culture recommendations from our editors
Contemporary History
The duo Ibeyi are Naomi and Lisa-Kaindé Díaz, 19-year-old French-Cuban twins with Yoruba roots—a West African culture transplanted to Cuba during slavery. Ibeyi’s self-titled album begins and ends in prayer; in between is a fusion of English and Yoruba, minimalist piano and percussion, jazz and hip hop. XL Recordings
Pocket Poetry: What We're Reading for National Poetry Month
In recognition of National Poetry Month’s “Poetry in Our Pocket Day,” and in celebration of Sojourners’ historical love of poetry, our staff selected some favorite poems below.
In recognition of National Poetry Month’s “Poetry in Our Pocket Day,” and in celebration of Sojourners’ historical love of poetry, our staff selected some favorite poems.
New & Noteworthy
Four May 2015 culture recommendations from our editors
A Good Neighbor
Children’s television host (and Presbyterian minister) Fred Rogers was known for his gentle, soft-spoken manner. Michael G. Long argues in Peaceful Neighbor: Discovering the Countercultural Mister Rogers that Rogers was also a radical, imbuing his show with nonviolence and care for creation. Westminster John Knox Press
VIDEO: Nashville Sit-Ins
A video depicting the social responses to boycotts during the civil rights
A video depicting the social responses to boycotts during the civil rights
New and Noteworthy
Four March 2015 culture recommendations from our editors
Soulful Protest
R&B singer D’Angelo ends a 14-year hiatus with the album Black Messiah, on which he sings of prayer, love lost, climate change, race, and violence. He asks, “In a world where we all circle the fiery sun / with a need for love / what have we become?” RCA
PHOTOS: Three Part Harmony Farm
Photos depicting Gail Taylor's urban farming project at Three Part Harmony Farm
Photos depicting Gail Taylor's urban farming project at Three Part Harmony Farm
RESOURCES: Pope Francis Interviews
Links to Elisabetta Piqué’s interviews with Pope Francis.
VIDEO: Water Everlasting?
A trailer for "Water Everlasting?"
In 2014, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) premiered Water Everlasting? The Battle to Secure Haiti’s Most Essential Resource, a documentary film addressing concerns about Haiti’s public water system.
Government agencies and charitable organizations have spent decades attempting to provide clean water to Haiti, but administrative weaknesses often impede these efforts. The 2010 earthquake exacerbated the problem. Suddenly, millions of people lacked access to safe drinking water, and waterborne diseases reached epic proportions.
Yet, despite the many instances of lack, there is good being done in Haiti in various capacities. Read “On a Firm Foundation” to learn of the many positive accomplishments of Haitians working in their own neighborhoods.
New and Noteworthy
Four February 2015 culture recommendations from our editors
Living God's Reign
In Witnessing: Prophecy, Politics, and Wisdom, edited by Maria Clara Bingemer and Peter Casarella, international scholars write on many aspects of Christian witness, including martyrdom (especially Catholic martyrs in El Salvador), personal narrative, the interlocking realities of God’s beauty and justice, and intercultural dialogue. Orbis
VIDEO: RavelUnravel
Videos of people of several religious backgrounds expressing their faith
Videos of people of several religious backgrounds expressing their faith.
VIDEO: We Are Not An Issue
A video depicting the church
A video depicting the church
VIDEO: Not in Our Name
A video giving voice to the misunderstood in the Muslim community
A video giving voice to the misunderstood in the Muslim community
VIDEO: Our Neighbors in the Pews
A video giving voice to the homeless of San Francisco
A video giving voice to the homeless of San Francisco
VIDEO: Requiem for Mike Brown
A video on the audience reaction of protesters at the St. Louis Symphony
A video on the audience reaction of protesters at the St. Louis Symphony
VIDEO: Parker Millsap Performance
A video performance by musical artist Parker Millsap
A video performance by musical artist Parker Millsap
VIDEO: "Prairie Roots"
The deep roots of the land need deep roots of stewardship.
The deep roots of the land need deep roots of stewardship.
VIDEO: Memphis Teacher Residency
Memphis Teacher Residency believes that "urban education is the single greatest social justice and civil rights issue in America today."
VIDEO: The People's Climate March
Join the People's Climate March in New York City on September 21, 2014.