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Ja’mel Armstrong - Realizing the Beloved Community in the Church


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Ja'mel Armstrong is a change-maker and a leader in his church and the wider community of Louisville, KY, faithfully advocating and working towards the realization of the "beloved community." A native of Louisville, from a young age Armstrong observed the ongoing socio-economic and racial injustices that painted reality for many in his community. His upbringing influenced him to pursue the beloved community in Louisville and beyond. 

 

LINKS:

  • New Horizon Baptist Church, Louisville
https://mynewhorizon.church
  • The Post-Black and Post-White Church: Becoming the Beloved Community in a Multi-Ethnic World by Ephraim Smith
  • https://www.amazon.com/Post-Black-Post-White-Church-Community-Multi-Ethnic/dp/1506463479/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=the+post+black+and+post+white+church&qid=1644272867&sprefix=the+post+black+and%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-2
  • The Center for Neighborhoods
  • https://www.facebook.com/centerforneighborhoodslouisville/
  • Parting the Waters: America During the King Years by Taylor Branch
  • https://www.amazon.com/Parting-Waters-America-Years-1954-63/dp/0671687425/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=parting+the+waters+america+in+the+king+years&qid=1644273152&sprefix=parting+the+waters%2Caps%2C172&sr=8-1
  • The King Center
  • https://thekingcenter.org
  • More about Josiah Royce and the Beloved Community
  • https://thekingcenter.org/about-tkc/the-king-philosophy/

     

    Edited and produced by Nicole Gibson

    Music: Shesh Pesh by JR Tundra

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