Why do reparations trigger fear in the hearts of so many white people?
To answer this question, I need to first talk about power, and more specifically, the fear of losing power. I have had to do my own serious unpacking around power and fear. In doing so, I found myself having to … Continue reading Why do reparations trigger fear in the hearts of so many white people?
“Reparations in America – the Walmart Paradox Remains”
Written by the Reverend Arthur L. Jones, III – Elmira, NY – May 7, 2023.Are you familiar with the Walmart paradox? You may recognize it by another phraseology, but the principle is as universal as it is simple. Imagine that … Continue reading “Reparations in America – the Walmart Paradox Remains”
Give Us our Reparations
This country was built on genocide and chattel slavery. For over two hundred- and forty years people of the African diaspora worked for free to build schools, roads, businesses, etc. This land was built on the back of free labor, … Continue reading Give Us our Reparations
Reparations – The Priority of Race
My father passed away on November 28, 2018. His funeral was well attended by family, relatives, and close friends. As the family sat in the pews saddened by the sudden loss, I listened carefully to the words spoken by the … Continue reading Reparations – The Priority of Race
Righteous Reparation: Full Restitution
There has been a great deal of media coverage regarding reparations. Some support it, and others oppose it. From Evanston, Illinois, to California and many others, the message of reparations has been reverberating around the world. Reparation activism has been … Continue reading Righteous Reparation: Full Restitution
Reparations… or, Revival?
A couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to visit the Civil Rights Museum in Jackson, Mississippi. One of the most compelling features of the museum are tall black pillars featuring the names of every human being reported to … Continue reading Reparations… or, Revival?
Your tears are not forgotten
“I have no comfort to offer those opposed to meaningful reparations. Let a refining fire burn away all the evil in you and in this country until only righteousness remains.” Continue reading Your tears are not forgotten
A Simple Apology will Never Solve Racism in America Today
My heart fell in despair when I heard the news. Two African American legislators were expelled from the Tennessee State Capitol. They wanted to pass sensible legislation to ban assault weapons in their state. Thankfully, these two individuals were reinstated … Continue reading A Simple Apology will Never Solve Racism in America Today
Repentance Through Reparations: The Path to Racial Reconciliation
Racial reconciliation has been “a thing” in the church over the course of the last several decades following the Civil Rights Movement. The Promise Keepers took a shot at it more than 25 years ago and made racial reconciliation its … Continue reading Repentance Through Reparations: The Path to Racial Reconciliation
Three-Fifths 