With the morning’s blue sky lightly sprinkled with a tinge of orange at the horizon, the sun lights the atmosphere as if it were painted by Picasso with splashes of a van Gogh work. “The Starry Night” blossoms into a new and … Continue reading Healing After the Dream Slayers
When white people tell stories of BIPOC leadership, we often tell small stories, assimilated stories, historical stories, or stories of individual, isolated achievement. Rarely do we tell stories of BIPOC leadership in societal transformation because small stories help retain the illusion of white power. Continue reading From Friday to Sunday, and the Space in Between
“The stages of history are replete with the chants and choruses of the conquerors of old who came killing in pursuit of peace. Alexander, Genghis Khan, Julius Caesar, Charlemagne and Napoleon were akin in seeking a peaceful world order, a … Continue reading DREAM MARE by Carl McRoy
The December Theme is entitled “Who Would Imagine.” The opening lines of the Whitney Houston classic from the motion picture “The Preachers Wife” describe the enduring hope and endless possibilities that this time of year reminds us of as we recognize the … Continue reading December’s Theme “Who Would Imagine”
The year 1968 marked the end of the Civil Rights Movement of the 20th Century. Through the blood, sweat and tears of African-Americans and their allies, much was accomplished during this era. Medgar Evers, James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, Michael Schwerner, Viola Liuzzo, … Continue reading Confronting Colorblind Christianity By Joel A. Bowman, Sr.
Panic Room is a suspenseful movie that was released in 2002. The plot involves a newly-divorced woman and her eleven-year-old daughter who move into a four-story brownstone in New York City. In the house, there is a panic room intended … Continue reading Panic Room: Coping With Racial Trauma & Violation
I won’t be silenced. You can’t keep me Quiet, Won’t Tremble when you try it. All I know is I won’t be speechless, speechless. “Cause I’ll Breathe When they try to suffocate me, Don’t you Underestimate me Cause I know … Continue reading Silence Is Not An Option
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
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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