For ex- colored people who have lost faith in white- body supremacy
Witnesses. That’s what we need more of. We need more persons to stand up and say, “I see change.” And they can see change because they have vowed to be a part of it. They see it in themselves. This starts with truth- telling. It is challenging. But, it is the only way that we […]
Read MoreI am still surprised when I attend conferences with other Christians and the gathering is multicultural that the social construct of race still dictates our behavior, that believers of the God who “so loved the world” self- segregate though we have come together for a common purpose and goal for the same Lord in service […]
Read MoreI am devastated by the news of the execution of two New York City police officers, Officers Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos, at the hands of Ismaaiyl Brinsley, who later was found dead of an apparent suicide. What are we doing? How did we get here? Why is this even a potential response to our concerns about police […]
Read MoreThe Christian Century initiates a conversation for pastors of predominately “white” congregations to talk about racial violence in general and Ferguson specifically in an article titled “How pastors talk about Ferguson.” C. Browning Helsel offers “A Word to the Whites: Preaching about Racism in White Congregations,” challenging those who identify as socially colored white to consider […]
Read MoreBaptist News Global has asked me to write a monthly column for their “Perspectives” page and I have accepted. Of course. I am so grateful to the editor, Robert Dilday and the staff for the opportunity to share my perspective on the social construct of race and its intersections as it relates to our Christian […]
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The Raceless Gospel 