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Atlanta Archdiocese: Let’s talk about race

Earlier this year there was a protest at the Fulton County Justice Center aimed at bringing attention to the number of black men killed by police. CREDIT: JOHN SPINK /JSPINK@AJC.COM
Earlier this year there was a protest at the Fulton County Justice Center aimed at bringing attention to the number of black men killed by police. CREDIT: JOHN SPINK /JSPINK@AJC.COM
By Shelia Poole
Oct 21, 2016

Within the last year, many of the conversations taking place in barbershop, restaurants, in churches and around the dinner table have touched on race.

Are we in a post-racial society? Are racial tensions on the rise?

Atlanta Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will lead a workshop on "An Honest Look at Racism" from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 5 at Cathedral of Christ the King, 2699 Peachtree Rd.

In July, Gregory was appointed by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to lead a special task force to promote peace and unity .

Speakers include will be two college professors, a trial lawyer and an immigration attorney. The workshop will also include presentations by four of local priests – Msgr. Daniel Stack, the Rev. Victor A. Galier, the Rev. Desmond W. Drummer and the Rev. Reybert Pineda Avellaneda.

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About the Author

Shelia has worked at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for more than 30 years. Previously, she worked at The Lexington Herald-Leader and The Louisville Defender. Her beat is a bit of a mixed bag that includes religion and spirituality, culture and trends, race and aging. She earned degrees from Spelman College and Northwestern University.

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