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Open Letter to Right-Wing Evangelical Christians
In this article, RAAN contributor Ariel Bovat highlights the root of the abortion issue, and gives a sharp challenge for believers to invest in the lives of women, and love like Christ loves.
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.
Abortion: A Time to Mourn and A Time to Speak
In this article, RAAN contributor Nana Dolce breaks down the Planned Parenthood video, while sharing her past ideologies on abortion, and explains why abortion is a Gospel issue.
SAE, Exclusivity, and the Reformed Black Experience
The SAE video has the Black community (Reformed Blacks included) up in arms. Is there an opportunity to take an introspective look at our own exclusivity?
Will Christians Constructively Converse about Systemic Racism?
A new report by the Department of Justice shows systematic discrimination toward African Americans by the majority white police department. But will Christians constructively converse about racism in its systematic forms?
Racism at the NAACP
Reflecting on disparaging comments at the NAACP Image Awards, Jarvis Williams suggests that we fight racism with reconciling words.
One of President Obama’s Greatest Failures as the First Black President
RAAN Contributor, Jarvis Williams, cites what he believes to be one of President Barack Obama's greatest failures as the first black president.
Special Discount For RAAN to TGC National Conference
RAAN readers can receive a special discount to this year's TGC National Conference.
Don't Be On the Twitter Side of History
Elodie Quetant, warns against 140-character Twitter "social activism". She challenges us to participate in real time conversations and to take real action.
Now It's OUR Time To Speak: Reflections on a (Possibly) Landmark Event
"A Time to Speak" may make it easier for Christians to talk seriously about race in the church.
"A Time to Speak" Panel Discussion Recap
The "A Time to Speak" panel discussion was held at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee. A RAAN recap and some of our favorite moments.