Pass The Mic: Year In Review
In many respects this past year was filled with triumphs as well as tribulations for our hosts, RAAN, the country and the world at large. …
Decide God Is Still Good
When life shows us different, how can we still consider God as good? In this article, RAAN contributor, Elodie Quetant, explores that question.
Exploring Watchnight Service
Watchnight service is a shared experience for African Americans. But are we getting the right message going into a new year? Jeremy Williams on watchnight.
Understanding the “Sin Complex”
In this article, RAAN co-founder Jemar Tisby, explores a complex all humans suffer from.
Top 10 RAAN Posts For 2014
By God’s grace we’ve had a phenomenal 2014 here at RAAN. And we’re looking forward to 2015. Before then, we look back at our top 10 posts for 2014.
Pass The Mic: The Light And Hope Of Christmas
As we near the end of what has been an admittedly heavy year, Jemar takes a moment to point to the light and hope of …
Should Christians Celebrate Christmas?, Pt. 2
In the second part of this two-part series, Keith Echols explores the age-old question regarding Christmas. Should Christians celebrate Christmas?
The Glorious Condescension of the Incarnation
As we continue to reflect on Advent, contributor Nana Dolce reminds us of the glorious condescension of the Incarnation.
Pass The Mic: Separating Bill Cosby From Cliff Huxtable
Jemar is joined with Tyler Burns and Beau York to discuss the controversy surrounding Bill Cosby and the recent accusations that he drugged and sexually …
5 Reasons the Virgin Birth is Beautiful
As we celebrate Advent, Mark Singleton offers us 5 reasons the virgin birth is beautiful.
Strange Fruit Grows in the American Justice System
What does the American justice system have to do with the horrid practice of lynching decades ago? Contributor, Jarvis Williams, gives us an idea.
The Image of God and the African American Experience- Part 3
In this final segment of a 3-part series on the Image of God in the African American experience, we see how Christ gives us an identity realer than race.
Now It’s OUR Time To Speak: Reflections on a (Possibly) Landmark Event
“A Time to Speak” may make it easier for Christians to talk seriously about race in the church.
“A Time to Speak” Panel Discussion Recap
The “A Time to Speak” panel discussion was held at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee. A RAAN recap and some of our favorite moments.
Should Christians Celebrate Christmas?, Pt. 1
In the first part of this two-part series, Keith Echols explores the age-old question regarding Christmas. Should Christians celebrate Christmas?
New Course on Contextualized Hermeneutics, Jan. 19-23
A new course helps students understand the dynamics of ethno-centric readings of Scripture and how to interpret the Bible faithfully.
Racism Alone?: Reflections on the Current National Divide
Dr. Carl Ellis, Jr. explains how neither racism nor personal responsibility by themselves can explain the current racial tension in American. We must address the “culture of dysfunctionality”.
Pass The Mic: Vincent Bacote
Jemar sits down with Dr Vincent Bacote to discuss Public Theology, Abraham Kuyper, Mike Brown, Eric Garner and integrating our Christian faith into all of life. …
Quick to Listen: Reflections on Ferguson
In this article, Jarvis Williams offers four reasons why we need to speak less and to listen more to those who suffer racial injustice.
Self Pity Poem
An original poem from one of our regular contributors, Quina Aragon.
