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How Bethel Church Continues to Hinder Black Salvation
*Editors note: After the publishing of this piece, it has come to light that the event in the youtube clip below was not at Bethel Church, but at a conference
3 Things You Should Ask Your Church To Find Out How Committed They Are To Anti-Racism
Chances are your church is on week two or three of a brand new series on racism. Some of you have seen more black faces speaking at your church over
Spineless – Why Black Pundits are Failing Colin and All of Us
I’m not sure if I’m supposed to do this or not, but I am anyway. I’m writing angry. I’ve spent a week off of social media to give myself a
Why “Harriet” Is Epic Story Telling
Last week my family and I went and saw the movie, Harriet. I LOVED it. But, I was surprised to learn how many black people felt some kind of way about
Why I Can’t Stop Talking About Race
No one in the history of humankind was born to be a person who speaks out about race. I’ve never heard a first grader say that they want to be
Amber, Hugs, and Forgiveness
There have been so many great perspectives shared about Amber Guyger’s trial, sentencing, and absolution. I’ve been challenged, annoyed and conflicted by some of what I’ve read, so I will
My Tension With Kanye West’s Sunday Service
“He’s fashionable, he’s reaching a lot of people who weren’t going to church and he sits with people who have diverse opinions.” I’ve heard a wide range of thoughts about
My Mental Health Journey
A few years ago I was flying home from my dad’s funeral. It was a normal flight all things considered. I was obviously sad he was gone, and for the
About My New Podcast – Existential
My new podcast (Existential) will be debuting in just a few days from now! (Tuesday 9.3.19) I hope this isn’t your first time hearing about it, but if you are…MY
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
