Faculty, staff, and students are invited to join us on Sunday, Feb. 7 from 4:00-6:00 pm for a virtual talk and conversation led by The Rev. Naomi Washington-Leapheart and Black Campus Ministry Students on the “Bible and Black Lives Matter.” Dr. Washington-Leapheart is an adjunct professor in Villanova’s Department of Theology and Religious Studies. She also directs the Villanova Gospel Choir.

Last summer, in a press conference, NBA athlete Jonathan Isaac cited the gospel as the reason he refuses to kneel or wear a t-shirt in solidarity with Black Lives Matter during a game. Reactions to his comments reignited the ongoing debate about the compatibility of the Movement for Black Lives with Christian faith. Is there a biblical basis for participating in this global movement? We’ll talk about this and more in this interactive session. Come prepared to engage with other participants!

This ACS-approved event, which is co-sponsored by Black Campus Ministry students, Campus Ministry, and Falvey Memorial Library, is free and open to Villanova faculty, staff, and students.

Please REGISTER for the event by following this link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=5Y1adpTP8EScr65b-M-jZu02-MTLlfJMtmZZZz_6ButURjI5RkxEUkFBTTNWMkNPWDhMUFVZRVgzSi4u

Once you have completed and submitted the short registration form, the Zoom link for the gathering will be sent to you.

For full listing of Black History Month programs, please see The Office of Intercultural Affairs’ events page: https://www1.villanova.edu/university/student-life/intercultural-affairs/events-and-workshops.html

Regina Duffy is a Communication and Marketing Program Manager at Falvey Memorial Library.