Despite massive economic and demographic transformations over the last 100 years, America remains a highly segregated nation. Join Dr. Jessica Trounstine, the Centennial Chair and Professor of Political Science at Vanderbilt University as she discusses the factors that contribute to the creation and maintenance of residential segregation along race and class lines in cities like Nashville. She will also cover the consequences of these patterns and some potential policy solutions.

One of the goals of the St. B’s Justice Ministry, as formulated by the Justice Ministry Leadership Team, is to engage in advocacy. We believe that, to live in to our baptismal covenant, we need to provide more than education opportunities for our community.  

One of the most active, stable, and recognized advocacy organizations in Nashville is NOAH,

Nashville Organized for Action and Hope. NOAH is a coalition of groups that works to amplify the power of ordinary people. Every few years, NOAH’s membership (mostly community groups and religious organizations) selects areas of focus for the subsequent years. Starting in 2023, NOAH’s areas of focus for its task forces are: Affordable Housing, Criminal Justice Reform, Economic Equity & Transportation, and Education. St. B’s has several representatives participating in these task forces. If you are interested in serving on a task force or have questions about NOAH, please contact Nancy Cason.