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Facing the truth of historical racism, or not: A look at Yakima

Facing the truth of historical racism, or not: A look at Yakima

Dave Hanson, co-pastor of Yakima Vineyard, offers this history audit of Yakima, WA. After the LA Riots in 1992, Manning Marable wrote a definition for racism: “a system of ignorance, exploitation, and power used to oppress African Americans, Latinos, Asians, Pacific Americans, American Indians, and other people on the basis of 

VJN Equip: Hispanic Heritage Month

VJN Equip: Hispanic Heritage Month

In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re highlighting resources from Vineyard Church of Hyde Park and VJN Coach Stephanie Snow! We also invite you to check out Pastor Daniel Mercado’s sermon on Hispanic Heritage Month.

Stop Asian Hate: A Response from Vineyard Pastor Dennis Liu

Stop Asian Hate: A Response from Vineyard Pastor Dennis Liu

Remembering the victims: Daoyou Feng, 44 Hyun Jung Grant, 51 SunCha Kim, 69 Paul Andres Michels, 54. Soon Chung Park, 74 Xiaojie Tan, 49 Delaina Yaun, 33 Yong Ae Yue, 63 To my fellow Asian American brothers and sisters: On behalf of the Asian American 

Responding to the Atlanta Mass Shooting

Responding to the Atlanta Mass Shooting

#VJNEDUCATE: “I’m so sorry. I didn’t know.” A helpful resource from Asian American Christian Collaborative on how to process and respond to the mass shooting in Atlanta on Tuesday night. This article was originally posted on March 17, 2021, https://www.asianamericanchristiancollaborative.com/article/responding-to-anti-asian-violence-with-creativity-from-the-margins Responding to anti-Asian Violence with 

VJN Equip: Recommended Reads for Black History Month 2021 #BHM

VJN Equip: Recommended Reads for Black History Month 2021 #BHM

VJN coach Stephanie Snow shares her must reads: “Black History Month 2021 is here and, although I have always loved reading about and celebrating Black history and culture, this year it feels especially crucial to do so. Here are a few of my book recommendations