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our footPrintS toWarDS JuStice“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly
and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8 (NIV)
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rev. Dr. Samuel DeWitt Proctor
The late Rev. Dr. Samuel DeWitt Proctor was
Pastor Emeritus of the Abyssinian Baptist
Church of New York City and Professor
Emeritus at Rutgers University. Dr. Proctor was
President of Virginia Union University, Richmond,
VA and North Carolina A&T State University. He held
administrative positions with the Peace Corps in Nigeria
and Washington, DC and the National Council of
Churches. He was Pastor-in-Residence for the Institute
for Child Advocacy at Children’s Defense Fund/Haley
Farm. He was awarded honorary doctorate degrees from
more than 50 colleges and universities. Dr. Proctor was
a prolific writer and preacher, authoring We Have This
Ministry, How Shall They Hear, and Sermons from the
Black Pulpit, among many other books and articles.
1921-1997
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With viSion... BY faith... through action
The mission of the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference, Inc. is to strengthen the capacity and network of the African American faith community and its leaders
to address the needs of those it serves.
The Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference, The Social Justice Network, is a 501c3, 501c4 and a United Nations Non-Governmental Organization representing a global network of over 10,000 faith-based leaders and organizations, primarily in the African American community.
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We have addressed the patterns of racialized marginalization and dehumanization of women, children, and communities of color from a lens of labor participation and justice, educational opportunity, health disparities, consequences of mass incarceration, reproductive justice, gender and racial identity.
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” (Matthew 5:6 NRSV)
look arounD: the crieS Will Be hearD
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2016 Beautiful are the feet honoree Banquet
Beautiful Are The Feet HonoreesRev. Dr. C.T. VivianRev. Dr. Billye Kyles
Sister Dr. Jamie PhelpsSister Mary Antono EboRev. Dr. John Perkins
Ella Baker Human Rights Award recipient Diane Nash
SDPC Board of Trustees and Honorees
2015-2024 un international DecaDe for PeoPle of african DeScent
reclaiming our SacreD memorY
Bishop Yvette Flunder, celebrantBeautiful Are The Feet Honoree Banquet
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SDPC established the Micah Institute & Ministerial Excellence Fund with the support of Lilly Endowment, Inc. and including a matching-grant opportunity for donations of cash and in-kind resources from supportive individuals, congregations and organizations to strengthen, heighten and sustain ministerial leadership effectiveness in some of the nation’s most challenged communities.
We cannot afford to lose clergy. They are pillars of hope to families, our communities and our nation. We need a shift – to a theology of sufficiency.
micah inStitute
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Passing the Torch: In With The New
WYatt-lucY laBor anD JuStice inStitute/millennialS
The late Rev. Dr. Addie Wyatt and Dr. William “Bill” Lucy
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The Samuel Dewitt Proctor Conference, Inc. (SDPC) established the Addie Wyatt-Bill Lucy Labor and Justice Institute in 2005, with linkages and focuses on issues of human rights, worker justice and child advocacy. The Institute embraces the principle that we must be
global in our vision and local in our organizing. The Institute is a collaboration between the SDPC, United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW), and the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU).
WYatt-lucY laBor anD JuStice inStitute felloWS
Tiauna Boyd Rev. Chaka Holley Jessica “FM Supreme” DisuRev. Tiggs Washington
Not pictured: Isha Hailey, Jazmin Hall, and Jamila Wright
Min. Ericka Elion Rev. Wille D. Francois III Rev. Waltrina N. Middleton Kaleb Taylor Doria Johnson
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generation noW netWork
“The Nashville 17!” Forming the inaugural cohort and attending the GenNowNet Summer Leadership Training Institute.
Youth from Covenant United Church of Christ – Justice Leaders youth ministry, South Holland, IL and Amachi Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA visit the United Nations during the Unitarian Universalist Intergenerational Spring Seminar.
GNN student panel of local, national and international young adults’ voices.
VUU-GNN chapter members presents SDPC Trustee Dr. Jim Forbes a resolution on behalf of GNN chapter at “The Revival: Time for a Moral Revolution of Values.”
Generation Now Network (GNN) was launched in February 2016 and rooted in the student leadership of campus chapters. Working with their respective communities to partner with youth organizations, professional young adults and local churches, SDPC’s national campus chapters are:
American Baptist College, Atlanta Metro College, Clark Atlanta University, Fisk University, Fresno Pacific University, Georgia State University, Meharry Medical College, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, Prairie View A&M University, Texas Southern University and Virginia Union University (founding chapter).
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In what is called “the birthplace and the deathbed of the Confederacy,” a historic marker remembering the brutal lynching of Andrew Crawford was unveiled in Abbeville, SC, one
hundred years after his death. SDPC was a participant and partner in the event, along with Equal Justice Initiative and We Say Enough Campaign, conducting a service of consecration as
a part of SDPC’s recently launched “Sacred Memory Project.”
tranSformation: a neW Beginning
A Ritual of Sankofa
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gloBal footPrintS
Protesters in New York Foley Square
The Museum of Drug Policy
Dr. Iva E. Carruthers was the only faith leader and U.S. citizen selected to speak at the global NGO session.
SDPC hosted several worship and community services during 2016 UNGASS advocating for drug policies that are grounded in compassion and health and human rights as outlined by the Drug Policy Alliance.
UNGASS Remarks by Dr. Iva E. Carruthers
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Convened over 100 faith leaders from the United States, Africa, Asia, Europe, South America, and the Caribbean who are at the forefront of social change to be part of an unprecedented United Nations General Assembly Special Session (UNGASS) on Global Drug Policy in New York City.
Dr. Iva E. Carruthers and Rev. Andriy Nahiranyak, Public Council at Ministry of Health of Ukraine; Social Issues Dept., Unkraian Greek-Catholic Church
TRUTH - UNGASS Museum of Drug Policy
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©2016 Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference, Inc.
A Guide for Congregational Study:
Journeys Toward
Justice
Facilitator Guide
Taurean J. Webb, Author
Itihari Toure, PhD, Editor
Iva E. Carruthers, PhD, General SecretarySamuel DeWitt Proctor Conference, Inc.
©2016 Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference, Inc.
Journeys Toward Justice
A Guide for Congregational Study (Student Packet)
Taurean J. Webb, Author
Itihari Toure, PhD, Editor
Iva E. Carruthers, PhD, General SecretarySamuel DeWitt Proctor Conference, Inc.
Stop The Harm Interfaith Resource Book
Ritual of Sankofa: A Service of Consecration
(Abbeville, SC)
Stop the Harm: Interfaith Worship Service
Journeys Toward Justice Student Guide
GNN Summer Leadership Training Institute
Curriculum and Guide
Resource Guide of Hope: We Will Never Give Up
Journeys Toward Justice Facilitator’s Guide
Micah Institute Curriculum Plan
SAM
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We thank and recognize the following generous donors who contributed to our Disciple Circle for 2016/2017. Each of these individuals are recognized for being the extraordinary partners that they are in advancing our work. Thank you!
DiSciPle circle 2016
Rev. Dr. Kevin D. AnthonyGregory BentleyMarilyn Birden
Dr. Charlotte BlackmonRev. Deborah Blue
Leona Bridges Bishop Dwayne Brook
Bernice BrownDr. Iva E. Carruthers
Rev. Dr. Thelma Chambers-YoungDr. Webster Clayton
Rev. Dr. James H. Cone Mr. Reginal Crenshaw
Rev. Dr. Henry Davis IIIAndrea Dejaun
Rev. Dr. Yvonne DelkMary Dortch
Ronald DriscollDr. Carol EdwardsJuanita Eldridge
Min. Ericka Elion Rev. Dr. Cheryl Townsend Gilkes
Mr. John GreenDr. Patricia Griffen
Rev. Barbara Heard Thelma Hogg
Timothy M. JamesLois Johnson
Dr. Kathryn B. KempRev. Dr. Kwasi I. Kena
Dr. Joyce King Mrs. Janet King- Green
Marjorie LawsonDr. Mary Lenox Barbara J. Little Gerone LockhartSammie Logan
Dr. Kimberly Lymore Rev. B. Herbert Martin
Rev. Walter McCrayDr. Henry Mitchell
Atty. James D. MontgomeryEthan NadelmannChelsa Nickelson
Rev. Dr. Donald PerrymanAtty. Richard Peterson
Bonita RossRev. Michelle Taylor Sanders
Rev. Laticia A. ScottDr. Ann Smith
Rev. Dr. Paris Lee Smith, Sr.Rev. Dr. J. Alfred Smith Dr. Warren H. Stewart
Rev. Dr. Martha C. TaylorTobia Thurman
Rev. Stephen TilletAndre & Shondelyn Towner
Dr. Emilie Townes Charrise R. Tucker
Marlene Underwood Yvette Vanterpool
Taurean WebbChris Wells
Rev. Dr. Dennis WileyRev. Reginald Williams, Jr.
Michael WilliamsMichelle Williams
Dr. Gayraud S. Wilmore Sydneye Wilson
Rev. Dr. Robina WinbushRenaissance Church of God & Christ
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2016 SPecial Program PartnerS
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Christ The King United Church of ChristSt. Louis, MO
rev. Dr. valerie BriDgeman
Methodist Theological School in OhioDelaware, OH
rev. martin l. eSPinoSa
Ray Of Hope Community ChurchNashville, TN
rev. Dr. JameS a. forBeS, Jr.Healing of The Nations Foundation
New York, NY
hon. rev. WenDell l. griffen New Millennium Church
Little Rock, AR
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Nashville, TN
rev. Dr. freDerick D. haYneS iII Co-Chair, SDPC, Inc.
Friendship-West Baptist ChurchDallas, TX
BiShoP gregorY g. m. ingram
Presiding Prelate 1st Dist. AME ChurchPhiladelphia, PA
tYra mariani
Co-Chair, SDPC, Inc.Washington, DC
rev. Dr. earl B. maSon, Sr.Bible-Based Fellowship Church of
Temple TerraceTampa, FL
rev. Dr. michael Pfleger
Community of Saint Sabina ChurchChicago, IL
rev. Dr. Joe S. ratliff
Brentwood Baptist ChurchHouston, TX
rev. Dr. marcuS Small
New Calvary Baptist ChurchNorfolk, VA
rev. Dr. gina m. SteWart
Christ Missionary Baptist ChurchMemphis, TN
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Emmanuel Baptist ChurchBrooklyn, NY
roBin P. WilliamS
United Food & Commercial WorkersWashington, DC
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Deaconess FoundationSaint John’s Church
St. Louis, MO
rev. Dr. Jeremiah a. Wright, Jr.Trinity United Church of Christ
Chicago, IL
Dr. iva e. carrutherS
General SecretaryChicago, IL