Extending Dr. King's vision by advancing civil & human rights, justice, health & wellness, and learning
San Francisco, California
Joined November 2010
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Amidst life's challenges, we often speak of the future as if we know it. In theology, this is called 'triumphalism'. The only future we can be certain of is the future in hope. #Hope #Faith #Perspective
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Technologist and religious scholar Dr. Sylvester Johnson discusses data brokers. We often focus on 'big tech,' but data brokers are the silent giants. For around $100, you can buy a dataset of someone's phone records and movements. #DataBrokers #Privacy #Surveillance
The Hon. Rev. Dr. Amos C. Brown stood for marriage equality, asserting that under the 14th Amendment, all persons—gay, Black, or any other—deserve equal protection before the law. This isn't about personal interest, but fundamental rights. #CivilRights #Equality #FaithInAction
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The Hon. Rev. Dr. Amos C. Brown stood for marriage equality, asserting that under the 14th Amendment, all persons—gay, Black, or any other—deserve equal protection before the law. This isn't about personal interest, but fundamental rights. #CivilRights #Equality #FaithInAction
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Soprano Shawnette Sulker sings "This Little Light of Mine" in a beautiful performance at the 2026 Martin Luther King, Jr. Noontime Concert in San Francisco. ✨ #VocalPerformance #LiveMusic #Pianist #Singer #NightVibes
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Canon Stephanie Spellers on how hope for humanity's future lies in tapping into soul force and spirit, especially through young generations finding ways beyond traditional religion to access this animating power for good. #SoulForce #YoungLeaders
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Theologian, Dr. Willie James Jennings, the Andrew W. Mellon Professor at Yale Divinity School observes how Howard Thurman described how those formed as enemies move from indifference to others' suffering to justified hostility.' A chilling progression. #Philosophy #HumanNature
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Harvard Professor Latanya Sweeney discusses the way most AI-generated content could dominate. This shift risks creating an echo chamber, diminishing human originality and voices. #AI #DigitalFuture #Media
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Dr. Dwight N. Hopkins, the University of Chicago's Laura Spelman Rockefeller Professor, discusses how Howard Thurman's grandmother demonstrates how marginalized communities, actively interpret and contextualize sacred texts. #BibleStudy #ContextMatters
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Womanist theologian, Dr. Andrea C. White, on Black women's literary tradition offersing a unique lens for womanist theology. #BlackLiterature #Theology #CulturalStudies
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Soprano Hope Briggs and Tenor Bradley Kynard in a powerful duet echoing through the sacred space. The pianist adds a beautiful layer to this heartfelt church performance. #ChurchMusic #LivePerformance
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Dr. Safiya Umoja Noble on considering future generations and asking critical questions about AI's impact on human rights. The technologies of war and rising authoritarianism worldwide offer a glimpse into potential futures. #AI #HumanRights #TechEthics
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Dr. Valerie Miles-Tribble discusses how a peaceful revolution is possible. Proactive peace builders are using new strategies for justice to create lasting change. #PeaceBuilding #SocialJustice
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Dr. Montague Williams says MLK wasn't just a leader, he was a pop culture influencer. He engaged artists, musicians, comedians, and athletes of his time, using their platforms to spread his message. #MLK #AfroFuturism #PopCulture
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Dr. Juan Marcial Floyd-Thomas discusses John Lewis, a hero without a cape, cosplayed as his younger self at Comic-Con, embodying the power of inspiration across generations. A true superhero, his legacy lives on. #JohnLewis #Inspiration #Legacy
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Technologist and Religious Scholar Dr. Sylvester Johnson: AI can now be used to engineer novel pathogens, tailored to specific genetic targets or even individuals. And with mass data surveillance, this poses profound threats to our safety and privacy. #AI #BioSecurity #Privacy
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The Hon. Rev. Dr. Amos C. Brown recounts a historic road trip! Reliving the journey with Medgar Evers to the 47th Annual Meeting, of the NAACP in 1955 in Mr. Evers's 'Blue Goose' all the way from Jackson, MS to the San Francisco Bay. #NAACP #CivilRights #History
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Soprano Hope Briggs: The powerful performance of a song about seeking a kingdom on Earth, led by a passionate singer and accompanied by a skilled pianist. #LiveMusic #Performance
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Dr. Montague Williams: Creative ways exist to keep King's work relevant, even when his name isn't mentioned. The comic genre, especially graphic novels, excels at making invisible or hidden things visible. #MLK50 #GraphicNovels
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Dr. Angela Sims: 363 days into a new administration, we're forced to reexamine our core values. Amidst calls for unchecked power, some still hold onto hope for a divine kingdom on Earth, balancing past terrors with present compassion. #SocialJustice #Values #Hope
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