Tag: dei
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So, You Want to Be an Ally?
As a pastor and nonprofit leader in St. Louis, I speak regularly on racial reconciliation from a Christian worldview. When people outside of the Black community learn about the racial disparities regarding quality of life and the caste system of American history, it often breaks their hearts. The weightiness of these realizations stirs a desire…
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3 Tips for a Successful Black History Month!
Most of us know that February is Black History Month. What began as a weeklong celebration by Carter G. Woodson in 1926 has become a federally recognized holiday. Black History Month is great opportunity to practice reconciliation through learning and collaboration. Below are 3 tips to make your Black History Month celebration meaningful, transformative, and…
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The Root of Peace
On the night that Jesus was born, angels appeared to a group of shepherds. They announced: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” Luke 2:14 ESV World peace has been dreamed about for as long as people have existed. Yet, wherever you have people, you have conflict, chaos, and…
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Know Your “Why” for Diversity
Unity and partnerships across ethnic and racial lines should be the mark of every church.
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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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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…
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