SAE, Exclusivity, and the Reformed Black Experience
The SAE video has the Black community (Reformed Blacks included) up in arms. Is there an opportunity to take an introspective look at our own exclusivity?
Posts in category Race/Ethnicity
Will Christians Constructively Converse about Systemic Racism?
A new report by the Department of Justice shows systematic discrimination toward African Americans by the majority white police department. But will Christians constructively converse about racism in its systematic forms?
Racism at the NAACP
Reflecting on disparaging comments at the NAACP Image Awards, Jarvis Williams suggests that we fight racism with reconciling words.
Why I Married a Black Woman
In 2012, Steven James Dixon, relationship expert and author, wrote a short piece titled, “Why I Married a Black Woman” for Essence. In it Dixon, …
3 Reasons a Post-Racial America is a Myth
Are we really living in a post-racial America? RAAN contributor, John Richards outlines three reasons he believes a post-racial America is a myth.
Pass The Mic: John L. Girardeau
Jemar is joined by professor Otis Pickett to discuss his research on John L. Girardeau and the glaring inconsistency embodied in early 19th century white southern …
A Beautiful Tension
This article explores the tension present in seeking gospel-centered social justice when ministering to others who feel significantly burdened by injustice.
Reorienting Toward Togetherness
How do you account for the Christian divide regarding racial reconciliation when tragedies occur? Mathew Sims explores this important question.
Pass The Mic: Multi-Ethnic Church Building With Mike Campbell
Jemar is joined by Dr Mike Campbell of Redeemer Church Jackson to discuss how to start a multi-ethnic church, his personal journey to the reformed …
A Time to Speak
In an article that reflects the heart of the gospel, Nana Dolce, shares about her move from an affluent community to an impoverished one.
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.
