Finding Respect for All Our Human Family
As I sit to write this post, so much is still unfolding in regard to the rally-turned-insurrection that took place in America’s capitol building last week. It feels premature to write about it, and irresponsible not to address it in some fashion. So, here are my...
Telling New Stories in the New Year
Happy New Year! On New Year’s Eve, I listened to a couple of different video events marking the occasion. The first included a reflection from Union Seminary President Serene Jones. She spoke in part about the many months of social upheaval across America, and the...
Doing Our Outer and Interior Equity Work
There’s a trajectory in America right now, bending toward November 3 and our elections. Especially this year, voting is not a single-day event. Millions across the country have already voted. My ballot is completed, signed, and sealed, and I will drop it off at a...
Rediscovering America in the Life Experiences of the Oppressed
This past week, Henry and I watched an illuminating and disturbing documentary entitled “Driving While Black.” It chronicles the advent of cars and freeways in America and the impact of both on the Black experience in this country. As we continue to co-facilitate the...
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