Growing up in Worthington, Ohio, from the second grade until my 1980 graduation, I often found myself the only one in the room. You may ask what do you mean; were there no other children in the room? As an Island of … Continue reading The Only One In The Room
By Joel A. Bowman, Sr. Southern trees bear a strange fruit, Blood on the leaves and blood at the root, Black bodies swingin’ in the Southern breeze, Strange fruit hangin’ from the poplar trees, Pastoral scene of the gallant South, The bulgin’ … Continue reading Why White Christians Must Learn About Lynching
Pastor Jones was new to the church and soon found himself having to confront a challenging situation with one of the deacons. Deacon Jackson was dependable and helpful, but had a cussing problem. Pastor Jones felt he needed to connect … Continue reading 8 Ways to Respond When Somethin’ Needs to Be Said
It was 1969, one year removed from the Assassinations of Doctor Martin Luther King and Robert F. Kennedy. My parents had moved into the dream home they had built in Perry Township, Ohio, a suburban area just outside of Columbus. … Continue reading Calculus for Controlling the Narrative
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