Walking with God: Faith Leaders Discuss the Role of the Church and Social Justice 

By Aria Brent | The Afro | Word In BlackThis& post& was originally published on& Afro(WIB) – The church has always been a pillar within the Black community and when issues arise they often stand in protest with the very people who fill their pews. Throughout time, whenever Black people have needed a place to gather, the Black church has answered the call. During the Civil Rights Movement, Dr.Martin Luther King Jr., was well recognized for his use of local congregations and his partnerships with fellow faith leaders in the fight for civil rights.& As the fight for social justice, racial equality and civil rights continues, so too does the Black church’s involvement in creating change for the masses. Serving as both spiritual havens and epicenters of social change, churches have been instrumental in advancing civil rights and addressing systemic injustices that continue to affect Black communities.Rev. Dr. Tamara E. Wilson supports her community’s civil rights by providing resources and information that provide them with what they need to thrive in an ever-changing political environment. (Photo Courtesy of Tamara E. Wilson)“Historically, churches have been involved in the Civil Rights Movement and served as meeting places, sources of funding and centers...