Anti-racism

Chris Furr: Truth telling, confession and redemption

In a conversation with a fellow pastor and friend, the author of “Straight White Male” discusses his book and the path away from patriarchy and white supremacy that the church could offer.

Charlottesville five years after Unite the Right

Clergy in a Virginia city had mobilized before white nationalist protests resulted in the murder of a counterprotester and injuries to dozens of others. A pastor and civic leader reflects on what has changed.

By Alvin Edwards Pastor, Mt. Zion First African Baptist Church

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Sue Silberberg: The Mezuzah Project gives allies a way to show support for Jewish students

Hundreds of people across the Indiana University campus — Jewish and non-Jewish — put up bright red mezuzahs after antisemitic incidents on campus, says the executive director of Hillel at Indiana University.

Some churchgoers have an incomplete vision of race in America

A national survey shows a disconnect for people in the pews when it comes to perceptions and reality on race and racial oppression.

By Aleta Payne Senior associate editor, Faith & Leadership

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A white, progressive pastor reflects on the anti-racism work ahead

In the 1960s and ’70s, the work of justice for white people looked like writing letters, joining marches and signing petitions. But the work ahead is focused on economic justice as well as building relationships, writes a Baptist pastor emeritus.

By Mel Williams Activist & Baptist pastor emeritus

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Created in and bearing the image of God

One year after the Atlanta spa shootings, a writer reflects on the fear it engendered — and why that fear is not going away.

By Kathy Khang Writer and speaker

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Rethinking the image of Christ

A counter-cultural art exhibit in Pennsylvania challenges inaccurate representations of Jesus while encouraging visitors to consider decolonized depictions of the Messiah.

By Annette John-Hall Journalist

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Recognizing and strategically leveraging privilege is a discipleship opportunity

Through passages like Acts 6, the Bible makes clear how privilege must be recognized and addressed — and the benefits of doing so, writes an author and leader in racial righteousness and reconciliation.

By Dominique D. Gilliard Director of racial righteousness and reconciliation, Evangelical Christian Church

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Religious boarding schools harmed generations of Indigenous people. Churches must take responsibility.

For decades, churches in the U.S. and Canada were central to separating Native children from their families.

By Edgar Villanueva Author

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Tiffany Childress Price: Critical race theory isn't confusing. The conflicts surrounding it are.

Amid all the controversy about critical race theory, an educator sees the possibilities offered by having the painful conversations.

By Angie Hong Worship leader, writer and speaker

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The audacity: When Black women decide for themselves

As Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka have shown, society struggles when Black women prioritize their own well-being.

By Khristi Lauren Adams Author

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