Dear Rep. Ocasio-Cortez,
We, the undersigned, marched with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the late 1950s and early 1960s in Nashville, Tennessee. We were students at Fisk University, Meharry Medical College and American Baptist College And today, we join with our fellow...
Over the past several days, we have felt both sadness and horror over the news coming from New Zealand. The attack on the mosque and the killing of innocents is a terrible crime, and we join with everyone who has offered prayers, condolences, and sympathy for the...
This weekend, we spent a lot of time thinking about the past.In part that's because Deborah's birthday was this weekend. (And thanks to everyone who passed along their good wishes and prayers.) It's hard not to get a little reflective when a birthday rolls around, even if...
CAAP launches petition demanding online retailer enforce policies against offensive materials
Today, Rev. William Owens, President of the Coalition of African American Pastors (CAAP), demanded that Amazon enforce its own policies regarding “offensive and controversial materials” when it comes to anti-Christian products. CAAP has...
Are we so accustomed to anti-Christian prejudice that we will accept a double standard?
Yesterday, I wrote to you about the anti-Christian products that are available for sale on Amazon. These aren't books or humorous novelty items. These are products that serve no other...
CAAP has started a petition requesting Amazon president Jeff Bezos instruct his staff to remove products that are offensive, mocking, and demeaning to Christians. Join us by adding your name to the letter below!
Mr. Jeffrey Bezos
Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution condemning "hate." It should have condemned Antisemitism, given the ugly comments by Rep. Ilhan Omar, but that's another issue.
The point is that we live in a time when comments disparaging other religions -...
Rev. Owens declares need to take a stand against outrage culture
Today, Rev. William Owens, President of the Coalition of African American Pastors (CAAP), defended Rep. Steve King (R-IA), saying that remarks made by the Congressman to a New York Times reporter were twisted...
If you've been watching the immigration issue for the past few years, you could be excused for thinking that some in Congress have no interest in addressing it at all ... outside of speeches, that is.
While citizens demand action and a humanitarian crisis...
African American Group Calls for Sound, Humane Immigration Reform
Henderson, NV—January 8, 2018—Today, Rev. William Owens, President of the Coalition of African American Pastors (CAAP), announced his support for faith-based immigration reform. In response to President Trump’s speech, Rev. Owens launched a petition demanding...
