Angelique Walker-Smith reflects on the historic hosting of the G20 in Africa and COP30 in Brazil as moments of inclusive global engagement that elevate the voices of Indigenous, African and Afro-descendant communities most impacted by climate change and economic inequity. While acknowledging unfinished negotiations, she offers cautious hope that new frameworks like the Gender Action Plan and the Mutirão Decision signal a more just economic and environmental path forward—if backed by sustained investment and commitment.
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Bread for the World: George Floyd and the Cries of Our Mothers and Children
Rev. Dr. Angelique Walker-Smith (Courtesy Photo) By Rev. Dr. Angelique Walker-Smith “Momma! I’m through.” This was the cry of a mother’s child, George Floyd, during the last moments of his life as an officer knelt on his neck. One of the witnesses to this was a nine-year-old girlchild after she bought snacks at a nearby store […]
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Climate Justice: Hunger and Hope
Rev. Dr. Angelique Walker-Smith (Courtesy Photo) By Rev. Dr. Angelique Walker-Smith “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” Matthew 5:6 Unlike the Ten Commandments, which dictate what we should not do, the Beatitudes advise us about what we should do to be in the right relationship with each […]
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A bittersweet testimony of trusting in God
Rev. Dr. Angelique Walker-Smith (Courtesy Photo) “‘Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, Just to take Him at His Word; Just to rest upon His promise…How I’ve proved Him o’er and o’er; Oh, for grace to trust Him more!” Hymn Excerpt from “Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus” (1882) As I witnessed the recent […]
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Bread for the World Column – Black History: A bittersweet testimony of trusting in God
Rev. Dr. Angelique Walker-Smith (Courtesy Photo) Black History: A bittersweet testimony of trusting in God By Rev. Dr. Angelique Walker-Smith “Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, Just to take Him at His Word; Just to rest upon His promise…How I’ve proved Him o’er and o’er; Oh, for grace to trust Him more!” Hymn Excerpt […]