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(SFGATE) California lawmakers are setting up a task force to study and make recommendations for reparations to African Americans, particularly the descendants of slaves, as the nation struggles again with civil rights and unrest following the latest shooting of a Black man by police. The state Senate supported creating the nine-member commission on a bipartisan 33-3 vote … [Read more...] about California Moves to Consider Reparations for Slavery

(The Christian Post) More than 100 prominent evangelical leaders attended the fourth night of the Republican National Convention where President Donald Trump accepted the party's nomination for a second term. While leaving the White House grounds, however, attendees — including older adults and those with disabilities — were attacked by rioters who threatened … [Read more...] about Evangelicals Met With ‘Threats of Violence, Blasphemous Slogans’ Exiting White House After Trump’s Rnc Speech

(RNS) More than 350 faith and community leaders are planning to endorse former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Kamala Harris this week, adding their voices to the campaign as it ramps up its engagement with religious groups. According to a list shared exclusively with Religion News Service by organizers, the mass endorsement will come from a diverse slate of religious … [Read more...] about More Than 350 Faith Leaders to Back Biden for President, Including Many First-Time Endorsers

(CBN News) President Donald Trump called this the most important election in the history of our country. During his speech, the Commander-in-Chief made the bold promise of delivering a coronavirus vaccine by the end of the year if not sooner. “Let us pray,” said evangelist Franklin Graham as he opened the last night of the RNC in prayer. “Our country is facing trouble. Tens of … [Read more...] about Trump Promises ‘The Best Is Yet to Come’ as He Accepts Republican Nomination

(AP) One of the strongest hurricanes ever to strike the U.S., Laura barreled across Louisiana on Thursday, shearing off roofs, killing a least four people and maintaining ferocious strength while carving a destructive path hundreds of miles inland. A full assessment of the damage wrought by the Category 4 system was likely to take days. But initial reports offered hope that … [Read more...] about Laura Carves Destructive Path Through Louisiana; 4 Dead