George Floyd: A Bittersweet Victory
This summer, I protested the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and…
Christian Nationalism: An Unholy Union
Imagine beating a brown-skinned man beyond recognition, hanging the mutilated…
Trump's acquittal requires retaining a sense of righteous anger
We knew that this would happen. It was unlikely that 17 Republican Senators…
Torn Between Representation and Justice
Over the past four years, many of us saw the worst side of those we thought we…
When white Christians tell on themselves
Like many of you, what happened on January 6, 2021, came as no surprise to me.…
Free Speech: It means different things in Black and white
This post originally appeared on Joel's personal blog and appears here with a…
There Is No Christian Political Party: A Conversation With Jemar Tisby
Jemar Tisby and I are sitting in an apartment near Central Park on the Upper…
Atatiana Jefferson, we speak your name
Atatiana Koquice Jefferson isn’t a name that will live in infamy. It’s likely…
Black Un-dignity is Resistance
Once again, America’s racist chickens have come home to roost, but I don’t…
A Light of Hope in the Darkest of Times
Welp. Last week, we saw what happens when ignorance, hypocrisy, denial, and…
Healing Songs for Difficult Times
In times when those who are in authority refuse to deal with oppression (even…
The Natural Consequences of White Supremacy
January 6, 2021 is a day that will live in infamy. For the first time since…
Southern Baptist seminary presidents reaffirm their commitment to whiteness
At the recent annual meeting of the Council of Seminary Presidents…
More Undignified Than This: The Legacy of Rance Allen
With COVID-19, this election, voter suppression, racism, brutality, and natural…
The Biggest Threat to Christianity in the US
Preliminary demographic data about the 2020 electorate has started rolling in.…
Politically Anxious? Here are some ways to get through...
As we press on through Election Night, here is some advice from mental health…
Resetting Fractures in a Broken Democracy Run by Racists
Psalm 34:20 hits different when you’re sitting in recovery after you’ve had…