Tag: racism
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Talking With Children About Racism

I recently had the opportunity to speak with a group of middle schoolers about the history of race in America, its implications today, and the power of words. Grounding our discussion in Proverbs 18:21—”The tongue has the power of life and death”—we explored how language shapes our world and relationships. Conversations like these matter because…
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Book Rec: Black Fatigue

In Black Fatigue: How Racism Erodes the Mind, Body, and Spirit, Mary-Frances Winters presents a powerful and deeply insightful exploration of the lasting effects of systemic racism. With clarity and compassion, she unpacks how generational racial trauma impacts Black individuals—not just socially and economically, but physically and spiritually. For Christian leaders committed to justice, unity,…
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Recommendation: Caste

Few books have the ability to educate very deeply on a particular topic, inspire readers to change their perspective, and provide a framework for action. This is especially true regarding the topic of race. Yet, Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents accomplishes all of these. Isabel Wilkerson’s experience as a New York Times and Pulitzer…
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What is Race?

Several years ago I was conversing with a friend about issues pertaining to race and culture. As we were getting deep into our discussion he asked me a question that I had never seriously thought through before, “You know that race is a social construct, right?” It took me aback to the point where the…
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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…