Tag: ethnicity
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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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Know Your “Why” for Diversity

Unity and partnerships across ethnic and racial lines should be the mark of every church.
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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…