No pretense. No nonsense. Sometimes – no sense at all.
Complainers are annoying. But we need them. Most people would rather ignore problems. It’s less stressful. And more fun. But throughout history, the consistent laments of various people groups have Read More …
It blows my mind that people don’t see it. After almost 2 weeks of protests in Ferguson, African Americans across the country continue to shake their heads in frustration. Another Read More …
Wouldn’t it be nice if time really healed all wounds, and ignoring a problem actually solved it? Of course, everybody knows these strategies are doomed to fail. Or do they? Read More …
In 1979, a group of African American theologians proposed that it be added to the New Testament. The anti-apartheid movement in South Africa was inspired by its message. And yet Read More …
Motown didn’t just change music – it changed America. photo credit: Soul Portrait via photopin cc Founder Berry Gordy was a trailblazer. He redefined pop music, and introduced us to Read More …
Many Americans are completely missing the point. I’ve spent the last week quietly observing the commentaries and conversations that surfaced after George Zimmerman was acquitted of shooting and killing Trayvon Read More …
Sometimes I feel completely alone in my outrage. It seems that whenever I raise the issue of racism among my peers, I get empty and abbreviated responses. Don’t get me Read More …
photo credit: dbbent via photopin cc Racism has changed. It used to be disgustingly obvious and impossible to ignore. Gratefully, the days of racially motivated beatings, lynching and other forms Read More …
We kept waiting for it to happen. When would they notice? What would they say? How should we respond? We’d been regularly attending an African American church on the Read More …