“How did you get here? What made you keep going?”…
Four Reasons Why The Black Panther Album is Dope
The recruitment of African artists is one of the aspects that makes this album remarkable.…
Bruno Mars and Cardi B Take Us Back to the 90’s
In an era when it’s popular to create nostalgia, it’s not always easy to find someone who can do it well.…
Joyner Lucas – I’m Not Racist: An Appreciation and Critique
Last month, Joyner Lucas released his new and provocative music video, “I’m not racist.” With more than 11 million views on YouTube and 34 million views on Facebook, it’s safe to say the video has be…
Meek Mill, Justice, and An Enamored Judge
The judicial system has proven itself to be quite draconian toward people of color.…
Same Rebel, New Level: Lecrae’s Departure from Evangelicalism
Lecrae Devaugh Moore is not a stranger to the evangelical Christian world. In September 2008 he released an album entitled “Rebel.” It became the soundtrack to the lives of many evangelical Christians…
Evangelicalism and White-Centered Discipleship Part 2
This is Part 2 of Ameen Hudson’s, Evangelicalism and White Centered Discipleship, series. For Part 1, please click here. These virulent norms bleed into marriage and family roles, creating a par…
Evangelicalism and White-Centered Discipleship Part 1
White-centeredness highlights the actions of the majority culture as normal, authoritative, and foolproof. White supremacy, on the other hand, can be defined as the belief that white people are inhere…
The Dangers of Suburban Contextualized Theology for the Urban Christian
I’m just going to say it. I believe one of the things that has hurt the economic and vocational future of young urban Christians is the misapplication of contextualized suburban theology. Let me…
Dear Christian Leaders of Social Media
Ameen Hudson pens an open satirical letter to Christian leaders, urging them to be more transparent on social media.…
The No Feeling Zone
In this article, RAAN contributor Ameen Hudson writes about struggles he faces as a single person who is encouraged to be content.…
Embracing Our Ethnicity to the Glory of God
My name is Ameen. I’ve been saved for eight years. I’m reformed and I’m black. My family loves people from all races, so ethnocentrism was never a struggle during my growing up years. For the most par…