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Why Sit-Downs With Oppressors are Overrated
There continues to be a lot of talk about Jay-Z’s partnership with the NFL. People are going round and round about whether it’s a good thing or a bad thing
Jay Z, Colin Kaepernick, the NFL and “Harold’s Grass N Feed”
I’ve been asked enough about what I think about Jay-Z’s partnership with the NFL that I thought I would share my thoughts here in the form of a story. Imagine
Why People Are Abandoning Christianity But Not Jesus
Last month Josh Harris, author of the popular Christian book “I Kiss Dating Goodbye,” made it known to the world that he was “falling away” from his faith through an
Why Racism is a One Way Street
Racism in America is a one-way street. I know that is a hard saying for some of you, but it’s the truth. There are not multiple people groups equally responsible
3 Reasons You Yes YOU Are Blind To Racism
In the last couple of weeks, we’ve seen two very public displays of blatant racism. We witnessed a white youtube executive profile a black software engineer outside an apartment building
Two Practical Reasons Why Betsy’s Flag is Offensive
Before eight hours ago, “Who is Betsy Ross?” would have stumped me in a trivia game. I’m sure she is someone that came up at some point in my elementary
Let’s Talk About Reparations
We aren’t the first civilization to debate reparations. In an excerpt from an ancient Jewish scroll known as “The Scroll of Fasting” Egyptians lodged a complaint about how the Jewish
A Black Man’s Response to Four FAQs From White People Waking Up to Racism
Here is a list of questions I’m frequently asked about race and racism by white people who are waking up to the realities of racism in America. “Is ______ Racist?”
Three of Racism’s Most Dangerous Covert Allies
I think it’s safe to say that most people in today’s society try and avoid blatantly racist behavior. Of course, there are examples of blatant racism all around us. We
Enlighten ME
Let me tell you about an interaction I had last week. On Memorial Day, I got up early to play basketball at the health club. I generally play with the
