James Talarico: “For 154 years, Quinites have been guided by a deep moral…”

“Paul Quinn was not started by politicians. It was built by black preachers holding classes in church basements and living rooms just seven years after emancipation came to Texas. For 154 years, Quinites have been guided by a deep moral commitment to all of God's children, regardless of their skin color or their zip code. This place has spiritual roots. This place is rooted in faith, in service, and in love. Today, I want to invite all of you to live out of those roots.” (01:51–02:04)

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