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racial justice

The Murder of Tyre Nichols and a ‘Callous Disregard’ for Human Life

As many others are, I am still reeling from the footage of the murder of Tyre Nichols. Much as I did from the footage of the murder of George Floyd.

MLK Was Not Color-Blind, But Color-Courageous

The idea that Martin Luther King Jr. was color-blind is a myth. When we look at the vast scope of his work, instead of taking one quote out of context, we’ll see that King never said that the way to advance racial equality was to ignore our racial differences.

‘Tell What Happened’: Pastor and Last Surviving Eyewitness Urges Christians to Remember Emmett Till

The story of Emmett Till continues to resonate because it “provides us with a lens to understand racial conflict in our own moment,” said Theon Hill, associate professor of communications at Wheaton College.

‘Woke’ Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Means, Says Benjamin Watson

Former NFL player and outspoken Christian Benjamin Watson says that the word “woke” has been co-opted, redefined and weaponized against the community that originated the term.

8 Over 80: At 92, John Perkins Still Mobilizes Christian Communities

Perkins has been trying to build co-laborers rather than view himself as the only one to emulate.

Denver Basketball Tourney Unites Diverse Pastors, First Responders, Youth

In advance of the Unity at the Rim basketball event to build bridges between first responders and diverse youth, pastor Mark Spence relates an experience of about 20 years ago.

Four Times God Powerfully Subverted Racism in the Bible

While we don’t often notice it, the Bible talks about race a lot. Here are four specific times where God powerfully subverted racism in the Bible. 

Cathedral to Replace Confederate Windows With Stained Glass Reflecting Black Life

Four years after the Washington National Cathedral removed windows depicting Confederate generals Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson, the windows will be filled with work by artist Kerry James Marshall related to racial justice.