Book Launch | Forgive Us Our Debts: How Black Churches Use Bankruptcy to Survive
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Please join us for a book launch for "Forgive Us Our Debts: How Black Churches Use Bankruptcy to Survive," featuring a panel discussion among experts in the bankruptcy field and commentary from author Pamela Foohey (University of Minnesota Law School).
About the Book
When American churches face financial difficulties, a disproportionately high number of Black churches reorganize under chapter 11 bankruptcy. There are no easy explanations for this distinction: not location, denomination, leadership structure, or the reasons for the loans. Forgive Us Our Debts details why, then, Black churches account for two-thirds of all congregations that file for chapter 11 bankruptcy every year. Drawing on case studies of six Black churches and one white church, and 150 interviews with church leaders, members, and attorneys, it situates the answer in a long history of predatory lending and bankruptcy law's power to help churches work with recalcitrant lenders to save their spiritual homes and keep their doors open.This event is free and open to the public. Lunch will be provided (while supplies last).
Panelists
Moderator: Ralph Brubaker
University of Illinois College of LawJudge Jim Carr
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of IndianaRobert Lawless
University of Illinois College of LawJennifer Robbennolt
University of Illinois College of LawCommentary
Pamela Foohey
University of Minnesota Law SchoolThis event is part of Illinois DREAMS (Bankruptcy Day) at the College of Law. Students are invited to attend a variety of panel discussions and an afternoon reception.