"What Other Way They Ever Do Us?" — Why The Central Park 5 Can Happen Again
When I was a teenager, my mother hated the idea of me going out in groups with…
Appropriation, Misappropriation, or Re-Appropriation: “Old Town Road” – Part 2
Read Part 1 here.Some will challenge that these stated claims have more to do…
Appropriation, Misappropriation, or Re-Appropriation: “Old Town Road” – Part 1
When I arrived at Hardin Simmons University in Abilene, Texas, I was quickly…
African Americans, Christian Schools, and Ronald Reagan
A few nights ago, I had the pleasure of dining with three good friends. We…
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…