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By Donna Lamb

 
 

Episcopal Diocese of New York Initiates Dialogue on Reparations

n a bold move, at its Diocesan Convention of 2003, the Episcopal Diocese of New York called for the creation of a Task Force to study the issue of reparation to descendants of slavery. In preparation for bringing forth a further proposal about this important issue at the Convention of 2005, the Task Force plans to provide opportunities for the larger diocesan community – and anyone else who wishes to participate – to discuss the subject of reparations.

Therefore, on Saturday April 23, from 9:30 to 3 pm, a Convocation will be held at the Church of the Intercession at 155th Street and Broadway. The Task Force will seek to:

Help people understand what reparations is and how to advocate for it

Educate people to recognize the "sin" that was committed under slavery, and the spiritual use for the church

Make people aware of the diocesan resolution and the reason for it

Identify steps needed by the diocese to engage the issue of reparations

Through dialogue and critical thinking, participants will examine the history, theology, process, and applicable models for reparations. The day will include a keynote speech by this author, breakout sessions, a showing of the film "Reparations: The Final Passage," and Rt. Rev. Mark Sisk, Bishop of New York, will be the Chief Celebrant and will deliver the Bishop’s Charge.

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Please register online before April 20th by visiting the Diocesan website at http://www.dioceseny.org/ where you select "quick links to online registrations."

For more information, contact Julius Powell, Jr. at (917) 691-6306 or via email at julpowe@aol.com. You can also contact Brother Reginald Martin Crenshaw at Reginald-martin@hcmnet.org.

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