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The Blog
On Portraits, Blackness, and Art
Being black in America shares the same pulse as being an artist. It is a discovery of what it is to be human.
Our Family Soundtrack: The History of Black Music and Social Politics
Black music has served as a platform for Black Americans to express and heal from past and present injustices.
BHM – Celebrating Black Children’s Books
A list of books for children, ranging from toddlers to high-school students, that touch on identity, civil rights, and historical figures.
Black History and the Local Church
There are countless figures waiting to be discovered and have their stories told.
5 Reasons You Should Celebrate Black History Month
It pains me to see people overlooking Black History Month because Black history (just like Hispanic, Asian, European, and Native history) belongs to all of us -- black and white, men and women, young and old. The impact African Americans have made on this country is part of our collective consciousness.
A Letter From the Sunken Place
I feel like a cheap mascot in the midst of multi-ethnicity and racial reconciliation discussions.
Pass The Mic: The Real MLK - Live Video
If it’s noble, if it’s good, if it’s virtuous, then God is at work and we’ve got to recognize that and we got be clear about admitting that.
Pro-Black ≠ Anti-Everyone Else
To have a uniform definition of black would not work because black people are not uniform.
When Prayer Doesn’t Work
Prayer is meaningful action. In its expression of faith, it actually informs the next steps we take.
Why So Many White Churches Resisted Martin Luther King Jr.’s call
King's emphasis on the social dimensions of Christianity, especially regarding race relations, angered many white evangelicals in his day.
The Committed King
The Lord will unify an otherwise divided people and ensure the triumph of his justice, righteousness, and peace among them.

