Often I'm asked the question, "Why do I care about injustices perpetrated against Black people in America, and why do I speak and write about these issues so frequently?" My answer is that we would all do well to care about what happens to our fellow citizens, because what happens to one impacts the lives … Continue reading Why issues of inequality should matter to all of us
Black History Month is a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Black people throughout history. It's a time to reflect on the struggles and triumphs of the Black community and to learn about the richness and diversity of Black culture. Whether you're Black or not, this month is an opportunity to gain a … Continue reading Essential readings for Black History Month
Black Americans have made significant contributions to the growth and development of the United States, despite facing systemic racism and discrimination for centuries. Influential Black Americans have made immense contributions to the fields of politics, entertainment, sports, and activism, among others. Although it is impossible to compile a comprehensive list of all the great Black … Continue reading Ten powerfully influential Black Americans
Black history is full of incredible and inspiring individuals who have made significant contributions to society and culture. While some of these figures are well-known, many others have been overlooked and deserve to be recognized. In celebration of Black History Month, I will spend some time this month looking at Black people who have made … Continue reading Five lesser known Black leaders we should celebrate
Celebrate the Black community in America this month, and really we should never stop celebrating the wealth of history, knowledge, and contributions that Black people have given to the world. As white people we still have much progress to make and a lot to learn, but here are some simple ways to start. We still … Continue reading 10 ways white folks should celebrate Black History month
A few weeks ago, I got excited when my cousin Brenda shared that she had a breakthrough in discovering more of our shared ancestry. Through her research she found that my paternal grandmother’s family had been traced back to 1510 “with many generations being highly regarded Reverends.” My interest was especially piqued when she disclosed … Continue reading It’s a hard Knox life
I listened intently this morning as Attorney Ben Crump described the disposition of Tyre Nichols' mother after his beating death at the hands of five Memphis cops. "She believes her son was sent here on a mission from God." Crump lamented, "She has to believe this in order to cope with what happened to her … Continue reading The beautiful soul and senseless death of Tyre Nichols
Seasons. We shouldn't confuse our identity with our season. The tree in winter doesn't appear as it will in the spring. A healthy tree will retreat into itself drawing upon the rich nutrients from deep roots buried in the life giving soil beneath the frost line. The healthy tree will shed itself of leaves, foregoing … Continue reading Seasons
"Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil” (Eph. 4:26-27) All of us deal with anger that challenges our lives and relationships daily. I think it is important to note that the Bible doesn't label the emotion of anger a sin, … Continue reading Obey the Bible and “Be angry!”
Jesus said "Upon this rock, I will build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." Any good geologist will tell you that rocks don't miraculously appear overnight, rocks are the result of thousands of years of change as shaped by the elements. Sometimes they are the result of violent volcanic … Continue reading Guidance for leaving a traumatic church
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