Economic Justice

Economic Justice is a core value of a beloved community. One of Dr. King's dreams was a partnership between faith, the community, working people, and organized labor. If there ever were a time to unite people of faith with the movement for economic and racial justice, that time is now. The Economic Justice work of the BCC is anchored in two growing movements.

1. The Central Carolina Workers Center provides information on labor, employment, civil rights laws, and the labor market, advocates for jobs that offer a living wage, and assists people in finding permanent work. The Workers Center is rapidly becoming a hub for the gathering of community groups, religious and faith institutions, youth and student groups, organized labor, small groups of unorganized workers, and individual workers in need of help.

2. The Southern Faith, Labor, & Community Alliance represents a growing network of clergy in Greensboro and across North Carolina. This alliance is working to bring the power and perspective of faith - that stands for justice and human dignity for everyone - to bear on the plight of poor and working people, especially those of color. The SFLCA has supported two important schools and several conferences to plan and organize and has been integral to several campaigns for worker justice in North Carolina.

We view a viable economic life as critical to building strong, just and loving communities.

For more information on the BCC's Economic Justice Working Group, please contact , Rev. Nelson Johnson, .

Recent News & Views:

by Nancy McLaughlin

by Kyle Lambelet

by Dr. Hollyce (Sherry) Giles

Photo Galleries:

photographed by Lewis Brandon
photos taken on Jun. 30, 2008

The Almighty Latino Kings and Queens Nation (also known as the Latin Kings Gang), the Beloved Community Center of Greensboro, area pastors and several African American and Latino community leaders held a media briefing on Monday, June 30, 2008, at 10:30 AM, at Faith Community Church to call for peace and unity in the work against racist injustice. Read more about the growing relationship between the BCC and the Latin Kings in the article "Sharing the table" or join in the conversation on our online discussion board.

photographed by Kyle Lambelet and Lewis Brandon
photos taken on May. 6, 2008

The Beloved Community Center joined with labor unions, community members, activists and organizers, and religious leaders to stand in solidarity with farm workers in their struggle for justice in the fields of North Carolina. In a display of black, brown, and white unity, protesters rallied outside while a delegation addressed stockholders inside. We heard powerful speeches from several representatives of the various communties that were there to support. While Winston-Salem Police (paid by Reynolds) attempted to silence protesters, the energy was high and a powerful statement was made in support of farm workers.

photographed by Arletha Jowers and Erica Mayo
photos taken on Apr. 29, 2008

Students in Dr. Sherry Giles research methods course at Guilford College, in cooperation with the BCC, conducted a research project on perceptions of Black-Brown Relationships. After the students presented their findings, community members broke up into Black, Brown, and white caucuses to challenges and opportunities in improving relationships and building coalitions.