Kansas City Black Churches Inspired To Achieve Political Power Revival

A recent dead-tree report considers the reaction to waning political power amongst faith leaders in the Black community not only in Kansas City but across the nation. 

 We've noted previously . . .  

 As the legacy of the civil rights movement fades, American Black communities strive to consider alternatives in order to attain political power.

And so . . . This report hopes to conserve a sacred legacy that no longer seems to have as much influence as it did in years past . . . 

And before we get any reactionary comments, we should note that the Black church continues to serve as a place for moral guidance whereas so many activist competitors don't really seem concerned with the spiritual well-being of urban communities . . . And so, even conservative political opponents of Black Churches that mostly lean Democratic would be well-served by considering the potential replacements for this kind of community leadership . . . 

Here's the word . . . 

"The utility of Black churches as it relates to teaching residents how to invest, informing voters on electoral candidates and their policies and providing opportunities for students to receive higher education. Leaders charged Black church members in Kansas City to engage more with the community and introduce practical solutions."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Urban Summit calls on KC Black churches to fight for democracy in August primary

National civil rights activist the Rev. Jamal-Harrison Bryant encouraged East Side churches to take a more active role in addressing issues affecting Black Kansas Citians.

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