Written by the Rev. Arthur L. Jones, III. Here is a fact that cannot be debated or negotiated: one would be hard-pressed to find American citizens more patriotic and optimistic than Black, Indigenous, and people of Color (BIPOC). The twin, … Continue reading “American Colorblindness (or They Cannot See Us, Be Us, or Free Us)”
Rihanna Out of the backdrop, the images begin to take shape. The grays merge into pink, trimmed in crimson, and blacks glow from turquoise to blues. With the emergence of light, bearings take hold and plant feet firmly on the … Continue reading “When The Sun Shines, We’ll Shine Together.”
“I don’t see color.” I can clearly hear and picture myself saying these words. This memory makes me cringe now, and that’s okay with me. That’s part of growth. And I am so grateful for the opportunity to have learned … Continue reading I See Color
I love colors—all kinds of colors, which is why I can’t wait for little green sprouts to emerge from the ground in spring. Soon earth is bursting in color, awash in green grass, verdant leafy trees, and an abundance of … Continue reading Being Seen ≠ Being Color Blind
As the media constantly bombard viewers with the growing debate around the subjects of colorblind and critical race theory, I often think about my childhood and what my parents taught us about racism and how to deal with it. My … Continue reading A Season of Recognition and Reconciliation
“When you say to a person of color, ‘When I see you, I don’t see you Black. I just see everybody the same,’ think about that. You don’t have the right to say to a person, ‘I do not see … Continue reading Black and Visible in a Colorblind Society
It was summer of 2022. A massive windstorm was wreaking havoc in the city where I lived. Power was out in some areas, branches had broken off trees, patio umbrellas had blown over, and debris was flying through the air … Continue reading The Impact of Colorblindness on Black People
Colorblind people see color. Yes, the range of color is different from what a non-color-blind person sees, but they see color. I am disturbed when people tell me they don’t see color because it’s not true. These people managed to … Continue reading I See Color
A white pastor complained to Matt, my husband, and me that people of color visited his church but never stayed. He said he was heartbroken because he longed for a more diverse congregation. In the next breath, he told us … Continue reading Colorblindness, the enemy of diversity.
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