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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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miniStrY reSourceS

©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

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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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rev. traci Blackmon

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

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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

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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