NCR: Call to Action places emphasis on anti-racism work, action
Derek Rankins, right and Debra Brittenum participate in liturgy at the 2018 Call to Action national conference in San Antonio, Texas.
When Jacob Blake was shot by police Aug. 23 in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Call to Action, the 40-year-old Catholic Church reform organization, was primed to connect with local Catholics. Call to Action (CTA) is currently working behind the scenes to help a member conduct background research on the 15 Catholic churches in Kenosha. The goal is to give the member resources to promote an antiracism training in each church.
"CTA is setting up habits and practices to support people and leaders on a local level," Zach Johnson, executive director of CTA, told NCR. "When voices of color ask us to do something, we're prepared to take swift action."
