The journey of America’s presidency reveals a dynamic rhythm, marked by bold strides during administrations ending in six and challenges that often arise in those ending in seven. This cycle of advancement and retreat reflects the nation’s ongoing struggle with … Continue reading “Lucky Number 6” & The Presidential Wish for 7
It is perhaps not well known, but the Sunday after Dr. King was assassinated, he planned to give a sermon entitled “Why America May Go to Hell.” In this sermon, he states that “America is going to hell if we … Continue reading Hope for the Future: Martin Luther King Jr. and the Tradition of the Jeremiad
As Franklin Delano Roosevelt observed about the people who lived through the Great Depression, “Thisgeneration of Americans has a rendezvous with destiny.” The truth is, given the historical events of thepast several years, we now do, too. The long shadow … Continue reading Finding Hope in Despair By Keri Leigh Merritt & Yohuru Williams
By Joel A. Bowman, Sr. As a Christian leader, I will not be silent about the current state of White evangelicalism in America! I must lay out the facts clearly and succinctly. Due to the rise of Donald Trump and … Continue reading The Trump Card: How White Evangelicals Are Being Played
If I were to ask a random sample of Americans what White supremacy looks like, chances are most would include the Ku Klux Klan (KKK). This easily recognizable group is known for its white hoods, cross burnings, Confederate flags, and … Continue reading Beyond Hoods: White Supremacy in the 21st Century
On January 6, 2021, I was in quarantine, after testing positive for COVID-19. I read and watched TV to pass the time. After flipping to CNN, I began to see early reports of the insurrection at the Capitol. I saw the … Continue reading Déjà Vu: The Recycling of the Confederate Flag
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