RNS Morning Report - Black faith leaders march on Wall Street to denounce anti-DEI campaign

Sponsored message: Top Stories Black faith leaders march on Wall Street to denounce anti-DEI campaign (RNS) — Protesters led by the Rev. Al Sharpton descended on Manhattan’s financial district to decry efforts by the Trump administration and corporations to abandon diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.   In Kendrick-inspired turn, Mexican Catholic band Jésed calls on fans to ‘live in sanctity’ (RNS) — Fede Carranza, who wrote and produced the record, draws on inspiration from California rapper Kendrick Lamar and British musician Jacob Collier.   American Bible Society funds AI assistant, YouTube shows to boost Gen Z Bible use (RNS) — At Los Angeles Pacific University, scholars were awarded $15,000 to introduce a ‘Bible Engagement Assistant’ that builds on ‘Spark,’ an AI course assistant that the online university already uses.   Minneapolis Catholic schoolchildren listened to a prayer, then ducked for cover from gunfire MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two children, 8 and 10, were killed in the latest horrific school shooting in the United States, this time inside a church emblazoned with the words “This is the house of God and the Gate of Heaven."   RNS Opinion Labor Day and Catholic teaching esteem a better kind of politics. Militarizing our cities isn’t it. (RNS) — Believers know that this is not how we are meant to live with one another.    First day of school in DC: Armed troops, terrified families, missing parents (RNS) — What happens in the nation’s capital will have repercussions for the whole country and what comes next.   ICYMI How Johnnie Moore, evangelical PR guru, became the face of Gaza’s embattled aid effort (RNS) — ‘There’s nothing more Christian than feeding people,’ said Moore of the unexpected turn in his career. ‘How could I say no?’   Christian nonprofit in Honduras battled gangs and corruption. Now it’s inspiring Chicago. (RNS) — The Association for a More Just Society believes justice goes beyond charity and development work to tackle the structural barriers preventing communities from thriving. In Other News New Orleans archbishop accused of personally hiding child abuse in lawsuit Minneapolis Mayor slams talk of ‘thoughts and prayers’ after church shooting: ‘These kids were literally praying’   Depend on our reporting? Help us out! As a nonprofit newsroom that covers all faiths, RNS sits uniquely at the intersection of freedom of the press and freedom of religion. You can support this work! News tips or feedback? Email comments@religionnews.com Like the Morning Report? Share it with a friend Forwarded this newsletter? Subscribe here We rely on reader donations to power our reporting. Donate here. Or send a check to: Religion News Foundation PO Box 1808 Columbia, MO 65205