It is true that in November 2021, The Salvation Army published a guidance pamphlet entitled "Let's Talk About Racism," in which it encouraged followers to think critically about individual and systemic racism, and to "Lament, repent and apologize for biases or racist ideologies held and actions committed." In response to a public backlash, the organization denied accusations that it believes donors should "apologize for their skin color" or that America is "inherently racist." However, it did withdraw the guide from distribution for "appropriate review" and clarification.
During the 2021 holiday season, The Salvation Army not only set up its well-known “red kettles” outside of stores around the U.S., but also quickly found itself a source of controversy after reportedly asking followers to apologize and repent for racism.
The guidance was reported on Nov. 23, 2021, by Central Nova News, a conservative publication based out of Virginia, in a news article that argued the Christian organization was “demanding” that white donors “apologize for being racist.” A handful of media outlets picked up the story in the following days, including FOX11 News in Wisconsin, the digital platform Shine My Crown, and the Christian Broadcasting Network.
Then, on Nov. 29, The Salvation Army announced it had voluntarily withdrawn its guide “Let’s Talk About Racism” for “appropriate review” after it “became the focus of controversy.”
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