Why Black and White People Should Commemorate Juneteenth Differently
In junior high and high school whenever the teacher would assign a group…
White Supremacy & Sexual Violence
History records (read: lies) that Emmet Till catcalled Carolyn Bryant one…
George Floyd: A Bittersweet Victory
This summer, I protested the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and…
Relief After the Insurrection
The morning of January 7, 2021, was a relief. I know that relief isn’t what…
5 Signs That You Need to #LeaveLOUD
Black Christians often enter predominantly white or multiethnic churches…
Abuse and Accountability: An ethic of resistance
In her national bestseller Salvation: Black People and Love, author bell hooks…
Imago Dei: Black Women and Girls’ Lives Matter
Black women and Black girls are not valued in American society. Our voices are…
Burn It All: Refusing to Reconcile with Compromise
The division caused by racism in American Christianity reminds me of the plot…
The Myth of Black History Month
One day, I came home from elementary school excited to tell my parents what I…
No More Black History Bulletin Boards
Black History Month is a too often missed opportunity for religious formation.…
Vindicate me, O Lord: A Prayer of Lament
"Do you trust me enough to let me vindicate you?" Did you vindicate my…
Torn Between Representation and Justice
Over the past four years, many of us saw the worst side of those we thought we…
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…
What's Jesus got to do with it? The present Black Christian dilemma
Content Warning: This post contains a description of domestic violence. As…
Atatiana Jefferson, we speak your name
Atatiana Koquice Jefferson isn’t a name that will live in infamy. It’s likely…
There ain't no salvation in the grave
Growing up in Black churches, I remember hearing the phrase “There ain’t no…
Preview: How To Fight Racism
Editor's Note: We have the distinct privilege of running an excerpt from Jemar…