Captive Audience: A Black Woman's Reflection on the Sparrow Conference
I first heard of the Sparrow Conference when a friend posted online: “Look how…
Nipsey Hussle: A Too-Soon Eulogy
I’ve been a pastor for only a short time, serving at churches where the age…
White Evangelical Support for Trump comes from Churchgoers, not EINOs
This article was first published on the Religion News site. It was reposted…
Keep that Same Energy: African Methodists and the Whole Black Testimony
The United Methodist Church's recent decision to uphold the theology of…
It Be Your Own Folks: When White Privilege Trumps Affirmative Action
When I read about how Aunt Becky from Full House was implicated in a…
The Race for Humanity: The Tommie Smith and John Carlos Story
If you’ve ever analyzed the iconic picture of Tommie Smith and John Carlos at…
Watch It Now: America's Civil Rights Movement
Right on time for Black History Month, an essential documentary series is now…
Happy Birthday, Jackie Robinson!
Today, the sports world celebrates the 100th anniversary of legendary baseball…
Reflections on Suffering and the Sufficiency of Jesus’ Grace in 2018
The Christian life is filled with joy and pain, sunshine and rain. The life of…
Biblical Justice and The Specter of Cultural Marxism
For Christians engaged in the struggle for racial equality, the term “cultural…
Why The History of Lynching Is No Laughing Matter
This article was written by Rev. CJ Rhodes who serves as the pastor of Mt. Helm…
The Problem with "Balance" in Race and Politics
Note: The views here are solely of the individual author and do not necessarily…
Eugene Peterson – A Tribute and Call
This week, I find myself mourning the loss of a man I have never met. Eugene…
The Black Face of Immigration
In February 2017, when I was living in Minneapolis, I was asked to give a talk…
Media: Criminalizing the Victim, Acquitting the Killer
Hours after family members, friends, and others mourned the death of a beloved…
An Open Letter To John MacArthur About Social Justice
This article first appeared on the author's personal blog site. Click here for…
EJI Reports on Segregation in the United States
July 13, 2018— Examining the past history and present reality of segregation in…
Protectors of Privilege: When White People Call the Boys in Blue on Black People
Two black men waiting for a business partner at a local Starbucks in…
There Will Be No Fireworks This Juneteenth
I feel a tinge of shame admitting as a black man—raised in Texas—that I’ve…
Christians Defending Immigrant Families is Good, But it Also Requires Consistency
Editor's Note: This article originally appeared on jemartisby.com under the…