“Systemic racism isn’t about whether you like the color of somebody or not. It’s whether you have included them in the strategy for success.” -TD Jakes The other day, I had an intriguing conversation with a person who said that … Continue reading The Strategy For Universal Success, vs Post Racial “Merit Based, Fantasy”.
The Arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice. -Theodore Parker The philosophy behind bending the Arc is central to the whole Truth and Reconciliation conversation. The arc moves a gradual process involving incremental steps forward that overcome … Continue reading Bending the Arc
When addressing the concepts of truth and reconciliation, there are two scriptures that I am reminded of: Philippians 3:14 “I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus,” and Isaiah 43:18-19, “Remember … Continue reading Truth And Reconciliation
“You will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free” John 8:32 – What is TRUTH? We are in the era of truth in America. Our reckoning has arrived. Trickery and deception alluded us, and we have become … Continue reading The Truth of Change
“So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth and the truth will set you free.”- John 8:31-32 (New Revised Standard Version, … Continue reading The Truth Always Sets Us Free
Reckoning with History and Making Things Right Are you at all acquainted with the acrid sensation of shame? Something egregious has happened and you feel it in your body. Maybe you’ve made things worse, maybe you were only watching it … Continue reading Make Truth Our Banner
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month and resist the temptation of minimizing the size and diversity of North America’s Indigenous population prior to European colonization. Continue reading My Top 21 Indigenous History Book Recommendations
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