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“We are angry. Holy angry.” Days after Donald Trump threatened faith leaders and posted a viciously racist trope to social media, Pastor Michael McBride, Pastor Jamal Bryant, Reverend Dr. Jacqueline Thompson, and Reverend Ciera Bates-Chamberlain remind us what our ancestors taught us. “Anger without love is destruction. Love without anger is compliance. We need both … Our ancestors didn’t just survive oppression—they fought it with love sharpened by holy rage.”
Read their full op-ed for The Root at the link in our bio 🔗
10 Feb 2026
In Chicago, we stand united against militarization of our communities.
At today’s press conference, Rev. Ciera Bates-Chamberlain of Live Free Illinois reminded us that real safety doesn’t come from troops on our streets—it comes from investing in our people, our neighborhoods, and our future.
We echo her call: Chicago does not need federal overreach. We need resources, respect, and a commitment to justice.
Together, we resist fear. Together, we build peace. Together, we keep us safe.
#LiveFree #StopTheViolence #Chicago #CommunityFirst #WeKeepUsSafe
25 Aug 2025
Excited to see our comrade @revciera lifted up by @obamafoundation for Juneteenth Day! Her leadership and vision with @LIVEFREEIllinois is a powerful testament of faith and justice and freedom!
Help me celebrate her family✊🏿
19 Jun 2025
Have y’all read our brother Rev. Dr. Charlie Dates’ book, What Hath Justice to Do with Righteousness? I think he raises some really great points!
First, for those who frequently talk about white evangelicals but don’t fully understand what defines that group, this book provides some helpful historical and theological context.
Second, it gives us language to deepen our understanding of something that should be fundamental to our faith…Justice is not separate from our faith. In fact, our commitment to justice ought to be an expression of our righteousness.
Now, this is where it gets a little spicy! Because his book will lead is to ask some uncomfortable questions…Who is righteous? What does righteousness actually look like? And who gets to define it? Now that is a conversation worth having!
I also chuckled when he talked about Joseph having the opportunity to “get some” from Potiphar’s wife but choosing to go to jail instead! 🤭🤭🤭Talk about righteousness coming at a cost…(slaps knee)
Overall, it’s an easy, thought provoking read that challenges us to examine the relationship between what we believe and how we live. i encourage you to pick up a copy. Especially those of us who believe that the work of justice and the work of the church are one and the same! #organizethechurch #evangelicals
10 Nov 2026
My my my… all of that Black excellence sholl looked good last night. I had a time at the @thechiurbanleague 65th Golden Fellowship Dinner. @karenaboutgary is an amazing leader and big sis. And while we love the Black prom the work is the most important element that undergirded the entire night. Also shout out to my Impact Cohort 112.
08 Nov 2026
I know Federal level politics are exciting right now but here’s another reminder that we must always start local. Look how Black women in Illinois voted. Also look at the contrast between the statehouse vote and who voted for the first Black woman senator. Black women were consistent. This is also why we should be raising hell about the speaker of the house and have a say about who is next. #26 I don’t care how Blue Illinois is… they’d be like Indiana with out us. #illinois
07 Nov 2026
I had an amazing time with my @livefreeusa family at Afro Tech. @impastormike_ , alongside his co-conspirator Steve, curated a powerful conversation that sparked meaningful dialogue at the intersection of faith, social responsibility, accountability, Black communities, and AI. As technology continues to shape our future, it’s critical that Black folks are not just part of the conversation but helping shape the future of AI. #livefree #organizethechurch #ai
06 Nov 2026
Black political power is building all across the country and here we are in Illinois 😒. #blackpolitics #blackpeople
06 Nov 2026
Yesterday, @govpritzker released his Day 1 agenda. It has over 200 policy recommendations for Congress so that they can get to work immediately. It’s worth a read. Study to show thyself approved- that’s the Bible and more. https://gov-pritzker-newsroom.prezly.com/gov-pritzker-releases-fighting-for-illinois-day-one-agenda #organizethechurch #livefree
05 Nov 2026
Let this be a reminder to every little Black girl watching across this country: YOU BELONG IN EVERY ROOM WHERE HISTORY IS BEING MADE! ✊🏾❤️
Senator-elect @julianaforillinois Stratton will serve alongside Senator Tammy Duckworth, making Illinois home to two women of color serving together in the United States Senate.
Keep dreaming. Keep reaching. Keep breaking barriers. Never allow anyone to convince you that your dreams are too big or that there isn’t a seat for you at the table.
The future has room for you, too! #ussenate #blackwomen #election
04 Nov 2026
And it was a beautiful night. The people stood up. Organizing works and organizing wins. There is still power in the people. 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
03 Nov 2026
Ain’t no power like the power of the people (except the holyghost ayyye) 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
03 Nov 2026
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