For ex- colored people who have lost faith in white- body supremacy
On Memorial Day, George Floyd, a 46- year- old African American resident, was arrested by Minneapolis police for allegedly attempting to use a fake $20 bill at Cup Foods, a local store. He was handcuffed but he wasn’t placed in a squad car. I didn’t hear his Miranda Rights being read to him but I […]
Read MoreI protested the death of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and so many others yesterday outside of White House. Asked by a reporter, “Why are you here after the president’s threat?” I replied simply, “Where else should I be? He is Caesar, not Lord. I know my place and he should find his.” I […]
Read MoreIt’s January 15th. He was born today but I don’t feel like celebrating. Instead, I have entered this day kicking and screaming. I know it’s his party but I can cry if I want to. Arms folded. Keep your invitations, your black- tie events. I don’t have or want or need a dress for this. […]
Read MoreRace is a rule of law. The color line is well- defined as each generation digs in their heels. “We shall not be moved.” We fold our arms and turn our backs. We turn on each other and take turns hating the other. I hate you. You hate me. We hate them. One way of […]
Read MoreI recently completed my final report for the Louisville Institute. These generous partners in ministry awarded me a grant to study the sociopolitical construct of race, Clarence Jordan’s Koinonia Farm and why persons fear Christian community. I visited Koinonia Farm in Americus, Georgia. It was Clarence’s “demonstration plot.” He would create his own world, challenging […]
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The Raceless Gospel 