The Church as a unified collective needs to sacrifice whatever narrative we are holding on to that’s preventing us from standing up for people of color.
#Minneapolis #Baltimore. #Ferguson. Hey Church! Where in the HELL are YOU?
White women put 45 in office. (Yeah, yeah, I know YOU didn’t).
White women put this man in office. Yes, I know some of you didn’t. But the latter matters less than the former.
Race, Faith, Family, and Health: My Top 5 Posts from 2015
All things considered, 2015 was a great year for my writing. I released my ninth book and wrote numerous articles for digital pubs like The Chronicle Vitae, Ebony.com, The Guardian, and DAME Magazine. So I’m not terribly surprised that here on my own blog, the posts that had the most views were the ones that …
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Your Hardships Don’t Erase White Privilege
I could tell she felt awkward. Concern was written all over her face. Her pale skin had turned slightly pink. Her eyebrows were furrowed. Her words were clear but filled with emotion. “This feels awkward. And a little unfair.” He, on the other hand, was totally relaxed. Hands in his pockets. Expressionless. A couple of …
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The Confidence Gap: Why #BlackLivesMatter In The Classroom
On the first day of a new semester, I often have students introduce themselves via a simple icebreaker. I ask them to state their name, major, and an adjective that best describes their personality and begins with the first letter of their first name. Inevitably, I’ll get the Joyful Jens, the Bold Brendas, and …
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