‘I Recognize I Caused Harm’: Atlanta Megachurch Pastor Apologizes for Telling Black Folks to ‘Stop Blaming White Cops for the Killing of Black Kids’ After Facing Backlash
Phillip Mitchell, pastor of Atlanta’s rapidly growing 2819 church, took to Instagram to walk back controversial comments he made in an April 13 sermon about Black people submitting to governmental authority. Mitchell created a furor when he implored parents to “stop blaming white cops for the killing of Black kids.” “Instead, teach your Black children…
