WHAT IN THE...”Just” Storytelling

Language is life. Storytellers have great influence. Who gets to tell or interpret stories has a lot to do with privilege and power. Often times we find storytellers may not tell the most truthful or Just version. They may contort a story to fit their beliefs, or worse. This sermon touches on how storytelling through the lens of oppressive systems shape our lives and how we need to take control of the narrative. The sermon, broadly speaking, touches on poverty, immigration, and the myriad of oppressed identities. What if we're supposed to not only think about those whose lived experiences are being ignored or diminished but make sure those stories are told in the places and spaces where they’ve historically been left out? Keli Young, who took part in our Preaching Bootcamp, takes to the stage as we continue the series "What in the ....?". Keli is a Black Christian lawyer, community organizer, and Brooklyn native working towards Black liberation. After graduating from NYU Law, she worked in local and national criminal justice policy for 5 years. She currently works as the Civil Rights Campaign Coordinator at Voices of Community Activists and Leaders (VOCAL-NY). Keli is committed to living out her faith and advocating for actual justice.