The Convocation Unscripted Standing Together for Truth Amid Trump's Lies and ICE Violence in 2026
Jan 9, 2026
The hosts dive into the recent Minneapolis ICE shooting, drawing parallels to Kent State and discussing the long-term political ramifications. They dissect how political lies and militarization contribute to a culture of violence. Emotional responses intertwine with critiques of Christian nationalist rhetoric fueling current events. The conversation shifts to local leadership's critical role in community resilience and the urgent need for grassroots organizing. Finally, witnessing acts as a spiritual resistance, allowing for resistance against state violence.
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Kent State Memory Shapes Response
- Diana Butler Bass recounts how the images from Kent State shaped her childhood fear of men in uniform.
- She connects that trauma to how today’s televised violence imprints on a new generation.
This Moment As An Accelerant
- Kristin Kobes Du Mez warns the shooting is an accelerant, not a deterrent, and signals a planned escalation.
- She notes official memos and labels (e.g., 'domestic terrorist') prefigure harsher repression.
Hold To Communal Solidarity
- Jamar Tisby urges communal solidarity as the essential response when institutional protections fail.
- He advises clinging to shared humanity and mutual care as a core form of resistance.
