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Have We Been White Too Long?
Taking words from James Baldwin, Robert P. Jones' new book holds that white Christians have been white too long.
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August 10, 2020
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A Tale of Two Wives: Scenes of System Racism in Canada
This post is a poetic attempt to tackle the huge issue of systemic racism and my experience with it.
July 31, 2020
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At the Intersection of Racism and Ableism
Social distancing has not stopped many of us from speaking out for an end to the killing of unarmed black men and women by police. Did you know that 30 to 80 percent of those killed have been persons with some type of disability?
July 27, 2020
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US East Coast Anti-Racism Conversations
Rev. Sheila Holmes and Rev. Marco Avila recognized the need for a corporate response to racism, and convened seven one-hour conversations in June and July for the four East Coast classes.
July 17, 2020
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Formas Prácticas para Desmantelar el Racismo
La labor del racismo es tan compleja que la gente prefiere no hablar de ello hasta ser demasiado tarde. Aquí hay algunas herramientas prácticas para entablar conversación.
July 17, 2020
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"A Nation That Forgets Its Past Has No Future"
In light of recent events, everyone seems to be scrambling to learn about racism. How can we as a nation and denomination honestly confront the racist reality we've accumulated over centuries?
July 16, 2020
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Resisting a Return to Normal
My prayer is that like Rizpah, we will be persistent, courageous, and sacrificial in advocating for the dignity of our black and brown siblings.
July 16, 2020
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Meet Paula Tang - Intern With the Office of Race Relations
We want to welcome Pisudtiporn Tangsirisatian to the Office of Race Relations. Learn more about her background, passions and aspirations and say hello!
July 15, 2020
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2 Reseñas de Libros sobre Asuntos Raciales
Los libros Between the World and Me de Ta-Nehisi Coates (2015) y Amazing Grace de Jonathan Kozol (1995) son libros informativos que tratan sobre crecer como una persona de color. Lee estas reseñas en esta publicación.
July 15, 2020
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2 Must-Read Books on Growing up as a Person of Color
The books Between the World and Me and Amazing Grace are informative books dealing with growing up as a person of color.
July 15, 2020
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How Can We Talk About Racism in Church? (Webinar)
A webinar panel on the question “How can we talk about racism in church?” is scheduled for Saturday, July 18 at 10 am Eastern.
July 15, 2020
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Mis Reflexiones Tras Ver El Video Del Asesinato de George Floyd
Después de ver el video de George Floyd siendo asesinado por un policía que se arrodilló sobre su cuello durante nueve minutos, me quedé entumecida y asustada.
July 15, 2020
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Practical Practices for Dismantling Racism
The work of racism is so complex that people would rather not talk about it until it's too late. Here are some practical tools to engage the conversation.
July 14, 2020
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My Thoughts After Watching the Video of the Killing of George Floyd
After watching the video of George Floyd being killed by a police officer who kneeled for nine minutes on his neck, I became numb and scared.
July 6, 2020
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Labels Matter
What can we learn about each other when we look beyond the surface?
June 26, 2020
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Understanding Racism, Racial Injustice, and the Role of Our Churches
Learn the painful history of this country, listen to the stories of injustice, and reflect what it means to live out the gospel in the current context.
June 24, 2020
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When Helping Hurts and Listening Helps
The book When Helping Hurts has changed the way mission agencies do ministry. But are its steps to authentic transformation relevant elsewhere, and especially when applied to racism?
June 24, 2020
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We Shall Overcome
This past February, in honor of Black History month, 65 African American women, 2 white women, and 1 Hispanic woman joined hands and sang "We Shall Overcome."
June 22, 2020
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Classis Grand Rapids North Reading Group: White Fragility
Congregations in Classis Grand Rapids North are invited to join a reading group on the book White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo.
June 18, 2020
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White Friends, We Are Getting This Really, Really Wrong
As white people, we need to stop trying to be the saviors. We need to be the John the Baptists. We have a role to play in the anti racism conversation, but it is a supporting role.
June 17, 2020
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Dear Church, Refuse to be in Denial
As a white Christ-follower in the United States, I must step out of my denial and face the meaning of my whiteness.
June 16, 2020
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We Must Not Go Back to Normal
Normal has not been good for everyone. It is time for a normal that restores an identity in Christ in us and all of our neighbors, especially our black neighbors.
June 15, 2020
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Dear Church
Church, if we cannot lament, we cannot be true to ourselves. If we do not speak loudly about hard things, we do not let them change us.
June 10, 2020
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Rediscipling the White Church: From Cheap Diversity to True Solidarity
David Swanson's book is a powerful statement on the central place of discipleship in reshaping the church.
June 8, 2020
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Thank You!
Thank you! Thank you for speaking out and acknowledging the abhorrent OVERT racism that exists in America today.