Reparations: A History of Black Economic Resistance

In this virtual Wednesday Gathering, Drs. Jonathan Brooks and Brian E. Smith will dialogue about historical movements, systemic inequities, and paths towards justice and reconciliation.

This event will be virtual.

Join us: https://bit.ly/wednesdaygatherings25

Jonathan Brooks is a lifelong resident of Chicago and currently serves as Lead Pastor at Lawndale Christian Community Church and the Chief Inspiration Officer for Lawndale Christian Ministries which includes Lawndale Christian Health Center, Lawndale Christian Development Corporation and Lawndale Christian Legal Center.

Pastah J, as he is affectionately called, is a sought-after speaker, writer, artist, organizer and community developer. He has contributed to numerous blogs, articles and books and is the author of the book Church Forsaken: Practicing Presence in Neglected Neighborhoods published by Intervarsity Press.

Jonathan has a Bachelor of Architecture from Tuskegee University, Master of Arts in Teaching from National Louis University, as well as a Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry from Northern Seminary with an emphasis in Christian Community Development. He is married to Micheál Newman-Brooks, has two beautiful children and lives in the North Lawndale neighborhood on the West Side of Chicago.

RELIGION AND POLITICS

Talking Together About Issues That Drive Us Apart

Join us for the 2025 André LaCocque Interreligious Lecture and Schaalman Award. This virtual event will be a conversation between journalist and author Katherine Stewart and author, commentator, and scholar of religions Reza Aslan. The pair will discuss the rise of white Christian Nationalism and the profound changes happening in our country. We will also award the annual Herman E. Schaalman Award to this year’s recipient.

Brought to you by the InterReligious Institute at Chicago Theological Seminary.

REGISTER NOW: https://bit.ly/lacocque25

Reza Aslan is a renowned writer, commentator, professor, Emmy- and Peabody-nominated producer, and scholar of religions. A recipient of the prestigious James Joyce award, Aslan is the author of three internationally best-selling books, including the #1 New York Times Bestseller, Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth. His biography An American Martyr in Persia: The Epic Life and Tragic Death of Howard Baskerville was nominated for the PEN/Jacqueline Beograd Weld Award. His producing credits include the acclaimed HBO series The Leftovers and the hit CBS comedy United States of AL. He is the host and Executive Producer of CNN’s Believer and Rough Draft with Reza Aslan, as well as co-host along with Rainn Wilson of the podcast Metaphysical Milkshake. His newest book is titled A Kids Book About Israel & Palestine.