We continue our season of Critical Conversations with insightful discussions that educate, empower, and inspire! These dialogues concentrate on critical issues and concerns of clergy, the community, and beyond, focusing on those that impact us most in their breadth, scope, and relevance. TONIGHT, Monday, October 20, 2025, we explore Black Resistance in the 21st Century because the Time is NOW, and We Won't Turn Back!! Given the current circumstances (ICE-centered blitzes), events (No Kings!) and mindset crisscrossing the nation, we must remain focused and vigilant and safe! Our guests are Kellie Carter Jackson, author of We Refuse: A Forceful History of Black Resistance, Rev. Ciera Bates-Chamberlain, executive director, LIVEFREE Illinois and Father Michael Pfleger, senior pastor, Faith Community of St. Sabina AND SPECIAL GUEST, Rev. Dr. Cassandra Gould, Faith in Action/Power Building.