The effort, sacrifice and time it takes to eliminate racism, to relearn the history of the United States and to improve race relations can be staggering. Black people live in this […]
Author Archives: Rev. Dr. Michael Nabors
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Rev. Michael Nabors: A weekend in review – Palm Springs and Evanston
I had an experience in Palm Springs, California, the last weekend in February and I think Evanston needs to hear about it. It is clear, our work here is inspiring […]
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Rev. Michael Nabors: Responding to the unacceptable murder of Tyre Nichols
Editor’s note: On Friday Evanston Police Chief Schenita Stewart posted a letter reacting to the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols at the hands of five police officers. Below is the […]
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Rev. Michael Nabors: Race and the election of a Georgia senator
“Two Black men, one representing nearly every Black voter in Georgia and one representing a predominately white political party.” Rev. Michael Nabors Herschel Walker was an embarrassment to nearly all […]
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Rev. Michael Nabors: Jewish and Black relations in the age of Kanye
Evanston Rabbi Andrea London, of Beth Emet The Free Synagogue, was recently honored by J Street Chicago with its annual Tzedek v’Shalom Award. The program cited Rabbi London’s unswerving dedication […]
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Evanston Essays: Rev. Dr. Michael C. R. Nabors
Editor’s Note: Evanston Essays is an ongoing series highlighting people’s thoughts, memories and opinions of Evanston. If you’d have an essay of about 500-600 words you’d like to share, please send […]
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Guest essay: Rev. Dr. Michael Nabors
Dear District 65 and the Evanston Community, Regarding the article that appeared Thursday morning in the Evanston RoundTable by Duncan Agnew, let me offer my apologies. First, I apologize to […]
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Rev. Michael Nabors: Letter to the children
Dear Uziyah, Xavier, Amerie, Jose, Alithia, Annabell, Eliahana, Eliahna, Rojelio, Jacklyn, Jailah, Jayce, Alexandria, Tess, Makenna, Maranda, Nevaeh, Maite and Layla – and Ms. Eva Mireles and Ms. Irma Garcia, […]
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A Word to the Religious Right: “Ya’ll Don’t Speak for Me”
The Supreme Court of the United States offered a so-called victory to Roman Catholic Churches in New York City. Archbishop Cardinal Timothy Dolan sent a word of congratulations to Bishop […]