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The Sell Out: Abandonment and the "Black Church" Tradition
For Taelor Gray, acting on a desire for a multicultural worship experience led to passive persecution from others in the black church. He highlights a similar situation between Apostles Paul and Peter.
Warning: Educated Black Man
In this article, RAAN contributor Leon Brown discusses his experience as an educated black man in the PCA, as the topic of race relations continue to arise.
Body Language: Racism According to Ta-nehisi Coates
In this article, Duke Kwon reviews Coates' Between The World And Me. Kwon shows us how the language used in this book regarding black "bodies" finds critical resonance with Christian theology.
Labor Day Reunion: LDR 2015 Reflection
In this article, Jenilyn Swett reflects on the LDR Weekend conference in St. Louis, and tells us how the lessons she learned are impacting her life.
Eschatology and the Black Lives Matter Movement
In this article, Ekemini Uwan soundly explains what Jesus' return has to do with the Black Lives Matter movement, and includes how believers can practically engage the movement.
On the Anniversary of Emmitt Till's Death
In this article, Otis W. Pickett reflects on when he first experienced Mississippi, and how the story of Emmitt Till's death impacted him.
Why Ben Carson Got It Wrong
In this article, RAAN contributor Earon James explains why Ben Carson's colorblind reasoning at the GOP Presidential debate wasn't enough, and goes on to detail how our ethnic distinctions are part of God's design.
An Open Letter: Justice is Not Blind
In this open letter, RAAN contributor Mike Higgins gives details of the night he and his daughter were arrested during demonstrations for the anniversary of Mike Brown's death.He highlights the reasons why justice isn't blind, and calls us into personal action.
Do We Alienate Our White Brothers and Sisters?
In this article, RAAN contributor Keith Echols Jr. asks key questions about responses to racial issues, and if these responses alienate other believers.