For ex- colored people who have lost faith in white- body supremacy
On this past Friday, the world lost a boxing champion who referred to himself as “the greatest of all time.” While known for his physical quickness, Muhammad Ali was also possessed a sharp intellect and quick wit. As we continue to think about race, its privileges and oppressions, I thought it fitting to hear his reflections during […]
Read MoreShe is a graduate of Dartmouth and the associate professor of the practice of reconciliation at Duke Divinity School. Sharing her personal story, Dr. Christena Cleveland invites us into her life and the reality of the privileges that she received from her parents. She unpacks the meanings of privilege, challenges the myth of individualism and explains why we need to pray privilege forward.
Read MoreThis is the title of a chapter of Rev. James Ellis III’s newest book Tell the Truth, Shame the Devil: Stories about the Challenges of Young Pastors, where he served as the editor. It is a book that includes a number of true stories from clergy who may differ in denominational affiliation but all […]
Read MoreNaming is an essential task when telling a story as it allows us to examine behavior, motivations, character traits, historical significance and to make personal connections for healing and growth. It allows us to connect the dots and to point out patterns. Properly identifying persons, naming the problems and putting our finger on our reality is paramount. However, it is not […]
Read MoreFormer President Jimmy Carter and founder of the New Baptist Covenant has long accepted the call to the ministry of reconciliation and sees the spike in race- related incidents as a call to serve this generation. Seeing race as apart of the attacks on the Obama presidency and the rise of Donald Trump as a presidential candidate […]
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