Episcopalians Confront Hard Truths About Episcopal Church’s Role in Slavery, Black History
The Episcopal Diocese of New York Reparations Committee on Slavery organized a screening and discussion of the 2016 film The Birth of A Nation as part of its Year of Lamentation to examine the diocese’s role in slavery. It’s one of a growing number of events across the US as the Episcopal Church seeks racial reconciliation and healing among its congregations and wider communities. The film is based on the true story of Nat Turner, a slave preacher who led a rebellion in 1831. Read More