For ex- colored people who have lost faith in white- body supremacy
“Our little systems have their day and cease to be. They are but fleeting certainties.” ~ Lord Alfred Tennyson I graduated from seminary in May of 2006 and since then, my concept of the Church according to Protestantism in America, my understanding of its work, my view of its members, the demands of discipleship […]
Read MoreThe art of writing is the art of discovering what you believe. — Gustave Flaubert Last night, my husband and I met up with a seminary colleague who is a Ph. D. candidate at Vanderbilt University, Arthur Carter, Jr. and his fiance, Nikki. We have not seen him since graduation and were very excited to meet his “betrothed.” Arthur […]
Read MoreThe Root continues the discussion on the purpose and necessity of “Black History Month” in an article “Black History Month: A source of pride or a hindrance?” by Fahima Haque. PBS will join in the debate on February 16 with a documentary, Ending Black History Month, by filmmaker Shukree Hassan Tilghman. So, can one’s cultural history be crammed into […]
Read MoreToday officially begins the celebration of “Black History Month” and with it, a host of special programs that remind older viewers and inform younger ones of the stories, struggles and contributions of African Americans. Persons will make plans to travel to museums and monuments. There will be commercials that will claim to celebrate “Black History […]
Read MoreI am beginning to develop spiritual practices, habits that I hope that will serve me well in my relationship with Jesus Christ. They are often referred to as disciplines and my first task is to understand what it means to be a disciple. I have an understanding but it is not my own. I want […]
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The Raceless Gospel 