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Books
Book Review: THE SPEECH
It happens every year. On Martin Luther King Jr. Day and all throughout Black History Month, we hear that Martin had a dream. We see and share clips and excerpts of his famous words in the “I Have a D…
Black Women and the Burden of Strength: Book Review
I thought being a black man in America was difficult. This is certainly true, but prior to reading Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes’ book, “Too Heavy a Yoke: Black Women and the Burden of Strength”, I made …
Book Review – White Out: Understanding White Privilege & Dominance
Too often Whites seek to correlate their own personal pain or experiences with the racialized pain of their minority brothers and sisters. But the authors make it clear – “not all pain is the same.…
Endurance for a Slow Reconciliation
In 2013, Christiopher Muther wrote on the connection between instant gratification and impatience in American culture saying, “The demand for instant results is seeping into every corner of our lives,…
Five Things Parents Should Ensure For Their College Bound Students
It is one thing for African American students to gain admission to Traditionally White Institutions (TWIs), and quite another thing to thrive at them. It is imperative for TWIs to retain their minorit…
Jupiter Hammon and the Negro Vision of the Christian Life
Surveying Jupiter Hammon’s writing: “Address to the Negros in the State of New York,” Dante Stewart presents Hammon’s vision of God, Redemption, and the Christian Life. There is much to be learn…
Book Review: Unashamed by Lecrae
Our culture is fascinated by Christians who achieve mainstream recognition. It happens in sports with people like Gabby Douglas and Jeremy Lin. It happens in politics when believers run for office. Bu…
Pass The Mic: Homecomings
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Jemar and Tyler reflect on current events surrounding a recent article by Ta-Nehisi Coates. Subscribe – iTunes – Satchel – RSS Social – @_PassTheMic – Facebook…
The Conviction and Resolve of Frederick Douglass
Black history is part of the story on God has been faithful and all-sufficient for those of African descent. Each individual included in the story of black history was an instrument in the hands of Go…
Listening In
If you’ve sensed that your education has lacked key elements of the truly colorful story of our country, Paige Britton offers a brief guide to listening well to American history.…
Does Being Black and Reformed Make You Historically Ignorant?
I am African and Charismatic, which can often be seen as an antithesis to Black and Reformed. I come from a theological background frowned upon by Reformed people as rich in emotion, but empty in subs…
Our Children Are Not “Color-Blind”
Duke Kwon shares conversations from his household, and insight from the book, Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria and Other Conversations About Race by Dr. Tatum. After all, o…
The Master Narrative
Jemar Tisby explains the Master Narrative: the diluted story of the Civil Rights Movement.
He offers resources for a more thorough understanding of racism in this country, citing “reconciliation…
Fear and Faith: A Book Review
RAAN contributor Dennis Louis offers a book review of Trillia Newbell’s recent release, Fear and Faith.…
Pass The Mic: Fear And Faith With Trillia Newbell
Jemar catches up with friend of the show and RAANetwork board member, Trillia Newbell, to discus her new book: Fear And Faith Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe – iTunes – Stitcher Socia…
Family Shepherds: A Book Review
Dennis Louis offer a book review of Voddie Baucham’s “Family Shepherds”.…
Pass The Mic: Tim Keller
Jemar sits down with pastor Timothy Keller to discuss his new book: Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God Subscribe – iTunes – Stitcher Social – @_PassTheMic – Facebook…
Joseph and the Gospel of Many Colors: A Book Review
Dennis Louis offer a book review of Voddie Baucham’s “Joseph and the Gospel of Many Colors”.…
United: A Book Discussion (Chapter 8- A Difficult Pursuit)
Houston, Texas, the fourth (soon to be third) largest city in U.S., recently became the most ethnically diverse city in our country. My hometown’s booming economy and cultural colorfulness have attrac…