GCORR Responds to the State of the Union Address
GCORR applauds President Barack Obama for urging Democrats and Republicans of the 112th Congress to work together on comprehensive immigration reform and asks the president and others to pledge to Drop the I-word.
Census: Black segregation drops to lowest in century
America's neighborhoods took large strides toward racial integration in the past decade as blacks and whites chose to live near each other at the highest levels in a century. Still, segregation in many parts of the U.S. persisted, with Hispanics in particular turning away from whites.
Seen, But Not Heard: Asian-American Leadership in The United Methodist Church
For many Asian-American United Methodists, living out one’s faith amid racial stereotypes has unfortunately become all too common.
Haiti—Measuring Promises Against Progress
January 12, 2010 was a day that separated calm from chaos in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Now, one year later, the people who were directly impacted by this catastrophe and the world that watched want to believe Haiti is heading in the direction of more calm and less chaos.
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in video and voice.
Seen, But Not Heard: Asian-American Leadership in The United Methodist Church
For many Asian-American United Methodists, living out one’s faith amid racial stereotypes has unfortunately become all too common.
Shootings Highlight Urgency to Reduce Rage, Anger in Social Discourse
On an overcast Tuesday, the flag flew at half staff at the Capitol honoring the victims of Saturday's shootings in Tucson, Ariz. The incident left six dead and 14 wounded—including U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, who remains in critical condition.
Bishop Ammons, trailblazing leader, dies
Retired United Methodist Bishop Edsel A. Ammons, who helped lead the church during the transitional time of integration, died Dec. 24 in Evanston, Ill., after a lengthy illness. He was 86.
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