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Affirmative Action

Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to discontinue Affirmative Action in college admissions. This means that race cannot be a factor in the admissions processes of higher education institutions. The efficacy of Affirmative Action has been debated for decades. Some don’t see the need for race to be a factor in the education or professional…
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The Way?

If you’ve watched The Mandalorian then you are familiar with the phrase, “this is the way.” The main character and his group uses the phrase to signify a certain code and system for life. It is to be upheld at all costs and never to be broken. Once someone signs up, they must adhere to…
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The Power of Unity

This spring I’ve had the blessing of speaking to many different groups about the gospel and racial reconciliation. Pictures from 2 experiences are below: We spent ample time in John chapter 17. Here Jesus prays to the Father on behalf of His followers. Shortly before being arrested and crucified, Jesus spoke these words. As time…
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Black History Police Cruisers

To celebrate Black History Month, two police departments chose to take an interesting approach by debuting cruisers with festive designs. The Miami, FL department cruiser, displaying Black History Month colors and Africa-themed designs, is pictured above. The “History 1” cruiser from the Columbus, OH department also has Black History designs along with quotes from Martin…
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Why Black History Month?

Black History Month brings back good memories for me. All through my years of elementary, middle, and high school, this was a time where the focus was on us. We learned about scientists and inventors who made world-changing contributions to society. Students were exposed to art and literature that expanded our worldview. Learning about the…
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Go Beyond DEI

Diversity, equity, and inclusion. Over the past few years more and more organizations are including these terms in their strategic plans and ensuring marketing campaigns. In a country with such a long history of division and imbalance along racial lines, this is a wonderful horizon to cross; the recognition for intentionality in seeking racial unity…
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The Legacy

As a black man in the United States, I am very grateful for the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy. I have access to basic rights and professional privileges because of the way he and other leaders like him paved. As a black pastor in the United States, I am grateful…