How Howard Thurman Can Help Christians Heal Their Political Divides Jemar Tisby October 17, 2018 Books, Politics, Practical Justice, Theology Can Christians practice politics in a way that is also good news for the disinherited?
Man Enough to Ask for Help Romal J. Tune October 10, 2018 Church Life, Theology I am grateful that I didn’t take the “just pray about it” approach to dealing with real emotional pain and trauma.
For Black Women at Church, It’s More Than the Aretha Eulogy Corey Williams September 10, 2018 Church Life, General, Theology, Women Williams’ eulogy reopened wounds and sternly reminded them that black churches remain male-dominated institutions.
Stay at the Table: James Cone, Racism, & American Evangelicalism Peter Heltzel May 1, 2018 Church Life, Politics, Race, Theology When white evangelicals stay at the table with Christians of color, a brighter day will dawn in the evangelical world.
On Mormons, Modesty, & Missing the Point of the #MeToo Movement Jana Riess January 10, 2018 General, Practical Justice, Theology 7 These were not “stunning, modest dresses from the red carpet.” They were intentionally somber dresses that were selected to make a point .
#BlackClergyUprising: A ‘Call to Action’ Against the ACA Repeal & Trump Budget Lisa Sharon Harper July 19, 2017 General, Politics, Practical Justice, Race 9 If there was a time for Black clergy to march, it was now.
Two Dozen Evangelical Christian Leaders: "Stop Duane Buck's Execution" Shane Claiborne November 24, 2013 General, Race 3 NOV 24, 2013 | BY: SHANE CLAIBORNE -- Join the movement to stop the execution of Duane Buck in Texas. Over 80, 000 folks putting our...
Sentenced to Death for Being Black: The Duane Buck Story RLC Editor September 27, 2013 General, Race 37 SEPT 27, 2013 | ACT NOW -- Racial bias has no place in the administration of justice – tell that to Harris County, Texas. Duane Buck...
Acknowledging Our Social Location David Ensign August 1, 2013 Books, Race Editor's Note: This post is part of the Red Letter Book Club, featuring Bruce Reyes-Chow's latest book: But I Don't See You as Asian: Curating Conversations About Race. The afternoon...
White privilege, and what we’re supposed to do about it Kristen Howerton July 24, 2013 General, Race 96 JULY 23, 2013 | BY: KRISTEN HOWERTON -- The case of Trayon Martin’s death has caused a national conversation around race. I really...