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Throughout our history in the Americas, African Americans have entrenched/devoted themselves in/to issues of justice and engagement. The 5th Annual Black Religion & Spirituality (BRS) Conference, to be held in East Lansing, Michigan, October 13-15, 2010, affords opportunities to explore these issues in a public forum. The theme is Black Religion and Spirituality: Implications for Social Justice and Community Engagement. This conference will focus on the diversity of faiths among African Americans and how they are addressing challenges and opportunities in the 21st century including emphasis on the following:
1. Examine the diversity of faiths in the African American community.
2. Examine the variety of means by which these diverse faiths are addressing challenges and opportunities in the 21st century.
3. Provide for a network of academics, practitioners, and community members.
4. Explore the impact of faith communities on Black people.
5. Develop a research repository of collaborative partnerships with academic scholars and diverse faith communities.
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