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2000 General Conference Reports Related to Ethnic Local Church Concerns

Type: BOOK
Author: General Council on Ministries
( African American , Children at Risk , General , Korean Language , Mission , Multicultural , Native American , Poverty , Social Justice , Spanish Language , Unity )

Reports from General Conference 2000 relating to ethnic local church concerns.

40 Ways to Raise a Nonracist Child

Type: BOOK
Author: Mathias and French
( Christian Life , Family , Family/Parenting , General , Parent/Child Relationship , Parenting , Racism , Social Justice , White Priviledge )

Provides families with the tools they need o talk openly about racism and to respect and appreciate racial differences. Includes practical suggestions for all families, as well as age-specific advice. Covers everything from selecting toys for preschoolers to facing a teenager's prejudice.

Africans in America - Part 1

Type: VHS
Author:
( Africa , African American , Church History , General , History , Justice , Racism , Social Justice )

The Terrible Transformation: 1450-1750

Africans in America - Part 2

Type: VHS
Author:
( Africa , African American , Church History , General , History , Justice , Racism , Social Justice )

The Revolution: 1750-1805

Africans in America - Part 3

Type: VHS
Author:
( Africa , African American , Church History , General , History , Justice , Racism , Social Justice )

Brotherly Love: 1791-1831

Africans In America - Part 4

Type: VHS
Author:
( Africa , African American , Church History , General , History , Justice , Racism , Social Justice )

Judgement Day: 1831-1865

Africans in America: America's Journey through Slavery

Type: BOOK
Author: Johnson and Smith
( Africa , African American , Church History , General , History , Justice , Methodist , Racism , Social Justice )

A riveting narrative history of America told from the point of view of Africans who came in shackles. A ground-breaking PBS tie-in that illuminates how Africans and Europeans built a nation, even as they bitterly struggled over what it meant to be free. Includes Charles Johnson's short stories. Includes AME church history. PBS video series:UM-HI-023.00

After 500 Years: The Journey Home

Type: VHS
Author: Latin American Council of Churches
( Central America , Culture , General , Social Justice , South America )

Seeks to communicate what if feels like to be part of the peoples (of Central and South America) who have received the impact of 500 years of domination by outside forces. It also tries to give a sense of what is involved in rebuilding the brokenness that has resulted over these 500 years.

American Anonymous: Eight addicts in search of a life

Type: BOOK
Author: Benoit Denizet-Lewis
( Addictions , Healing , Social Justice )

America Anonymous is the unforgettable story of eight men and women struggling with addictions. For nearly three years acclaimed journalist Benoit Denizet-Lewis's candid account of his own recovery from sexual addiction and his compelling examination of our culture of addiction, where obviously search for new and innovative ways to escape the reality of the present moment and make ourselves "feel better" Addiction is arguably this country's biggest public-health crisis, triggering and...

Anchor of the Soul

Type: VHS
Author: Hoose and Odlin
( African American , Culture , General , History , New England Conference , Racism , Social Justice )

This video provides an in-depth look at Black history and race relations in northern New England. This documentary tells the inspiring story of African Americans struggling to create and sustain a church in Portland, ME. Former Congresswoman Barbara Jordan narrates this profile of African American history in New England. Archival photos and contemporary interviews provide insight into such high points as the 1828 founding of Portland's Abyssinian Church and Reuben Ruby's Maine Anti-Slavery...

Arms for the Poor

Type: VHS
Author:
( Economy , General , Social Justice )

Revealing the murky world of our weapons-exports business, this videio builds a dramatic case against the military-industrial complex. Arms for the Poor goes beyond politics and economics and economics to ask if the arms business is not killing our national soul. While the poor need housing, education, and health care, the US taxpayer supports an immense military budget.

Becoming American: The Odyssey of a Refugee Family

Type: VHS
Author:
( Asia , Asian American , General , Multicultural , Outreach , Refugees , Social Justice , United States , Welcoming / Reaching Outside the Church )

Traces one refugee family's experiences from their home in Laos to a refugee camp in Thailand, and from there to Seattle, Washington, where they are finally resettled. A deeply moving film encouraging action and awareness. Includes discussion guide.

Beyond The News - Homelessness

Type: VHS
Author:
( General , Holy Week , Social Justice )

Explores real situations of homelessness, and those taking action.

Bill Moyers Reports: Trading Democracy

Type: VHS
Author: Moyers, Bill (NOW series)
( Environment , General , Health , Mission , North America , Social Justice )

One program in the new NOW series on Public Television. Bill Moyers reports on how multinational corporations are using one of the obscure provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) to challenge democratically established local laws in Mexico and the United States to the detriment of health and environment.

Bound by the Wind - We're all Downwinders

Type: VHS
Author: Brown, David L.
( Earth , Ecology , Environment , General , Government , Social Justice )

A dramatic video on the global impact of nuclear weapons testing and the growing international campaign to bring an end to nuclear testing for all times.

Boyz N the Hood

Type: VHS
Author:
( African American , General , Inspiration , Movies , Peace , Social Justice , Urban Issues , Violence )

The critically acclaimed story of three friends growing up in a South Central Los Angeles neighborhood, and of street life where friendship, pain, danger, and love combine to form reality. A powerful portrait of black urban America. Cuba Gooding, Jr., Ice Cube, Morris Chestnut and Larry Fishburne. Rated R

Brazil: A Faithful Response

Type: VHS
Author:
( Children at Risk , General , Mission , Social Justice , South America , Spiritual Growth , Urban Issues )

Looks at issues of equality, the welfare of children, and spirituality in contemporary Brazil. Involvement of 3 Protestant denominations (including Methodist) is highlighted in the favellas of Rio de Janeiro, among street children, and in an exciting mdeia ministry. Throughout, the faithful response of the Brazilian people to the needs of their country becomes clear.

Building a People of Power: Faith-Based Community Organizing

Type: VHS
Author: Linthicum, Robert C.
( Church Admin/Leadership , Community , General , Leadership , Social Justice , Visioning )

An interactive video course on the biblical theology and strategy of congregational-based community organizing. It is a powerful way to develop a thorough understanding of biblical social justice and a commitment to it, as well as presenting congregational-based community organizing as an effective way of carrying it out. Contains a series of 14 videos, a textbook, a student's workbook, and a handbook for facilitators. It can also be presented in a shorter format of 6 short-term modules,...

Can we talk about Race?

Type: BOOK
Author: Beverly Daniel Tatum
( Racism , Social Issues , Social Justice )

In Can we talk about Race ? psychologist and educator Beverly Daniel Tatum, one of our leading commentators on race and schools, analyzes some of the most resonant issues in American education and race relations.

Cancel The Debt - Jubilee 2000 Campaign

Type: VHS
Author: Harris, Julie
( Economy , General , Government , Money , Poverty , Social Justice )

Explains the origins of these debts, and why they should be cancelled. It shows the devastating impact of debt upon the people and the environment in poor countries, and invites the American people to work in solidarity with people from developing countries to help alleviate the unspeakable suffering of millions of people throughout Africa, Latin America, and Asia.
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