Racial Justice Speaker: Richard Morgan, Center for Conscience & War

Richard Morgan, Executive Director for the Center for Conscience & War, will be our next Morningside Racial Justice Group speaker. He will join us in-person at Morningside Meeting on October 26, 2025. All NYC Friends are invited to attend.

Richard will bring an overview of the Center and its work; an update on proposed Selective Service legislation (which could include draft registration for women) and info on Israeli refuseniks and other international draft resisters and COs. We will also consider how Selective Service impacts People of Color and their communities.

Richard Morgan

From Ardmore, Oklahoma, Richard brings a deep commitment to advocacy and public service to his role at CCW. Richard served as a combat photographer in the U.S. Army from 2007 to 2014, where he documented military operations and provided vital support to troops, including during a deployment to Iraq in 2009. His firsthand experience in conflict zones profoundly shaped his understanding of the human cost of war, ultimately leading him toward his current work in supporting conscientious objectors.

After transitioning out of the military, Richard built a career in public service, from a legislative policy aide and later as a chief of staff in Maryland. In these roles, he helped develop and advocate for policies to benefit veterans, military families, and vulnerable communities, working closely with legislators to shape state and local policy.

In addition to his professional career, Richard has a longstanding commitment to nonprofit work. He serves on the board of Arrow Child & Family Ministries, where he has contributed to the development of programs aimed at improving foster care, education, and family support services. Through his work with Arrow, Richard has helped in securing funding and expanding services that directly impact the lives of hundreds of children and families.

Richard’s philosophy centers on the belief that access to information and resources is critical to empowering individuals. This belief drives his work at CCW, where he is dedicated to ensuring that military personnel who seek conscientious objector status have the resources, support, and advocacy they need. As part of the CCW team, Richard is committed to amplifying the voices of those who oppose war and its devastating effects, helping them navigate the complex process of leaving the military and finding alternatives to violence.