Author: Starlette Thomas, Race Abolitionist

Seeking to lead words and people to their highest and most authentic expression, I am the principal architect of a race/less world.

Five Scary Things About Race

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Today, persons are celebrating Halloween.  I’m not one of them and I have heard arguments for and against it.  That’s not the point of my writing.  Whatever the purpose, I just don’t see the point.  I can buy my son candy anytime and he doesn’t have to dress up for it. Nevertheless, I thought that […]

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Journey Prayers

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I wrote recently of “Journey Words” but thought that I should elaborate on the kinds of words that I travel with.  While many are strong and moving one- liners, others are a bit more lengthy.  They capture truth that cannot be condensed or rushed into.  Most are not prayers but this one happens to be and […]

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Believing Race

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Recently, I have been considering the meaning of belief as it relates to the Christian faith.  My readings and writings have been led by this desire to understand more fully what I mean and in turn, what others are saying when we confess, “I believe.”  For the past couple of months, I have led a […]

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Journey Words

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I have a pack of cards that I carry with me.  No, they are not the kind for card games or magic tricks.  They are index cards and on them, I have written down quotes that I can read every day. They are words that I want to walk with and work with.  They are […]

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Space for Grace

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Space for Grace.  It is a national gathering hosted by the American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS).  There has been national attention placed on the shootings in sacred places of worship and the increased tensions between communities after accusations of police misconduct and brutality.  While the focus must remain there, let’s make space for grace, for […]

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