A letter of support for speaking out against racial injustice
To whom it may concern: This letter has been composed by ministers and brethren of various Churches of Christ in the U.K. We are indeed…
race and church
Christians in Britain seek justice for ‘people of colour’
While shopping in a supermarket, Ezra Mentore has had to explain to his 8-year-old daughter why a security guard was following them. When paying, he…
Portland Christians seek peaceful path amid protests
Great photographers know the secret to a great picture: Get closer. Focus on the faces, the emotion, the destruction. Fill the frame with impact. When…
Christian Chronicle panel discusses race and the church
A Christian Chronicle panel delved into ongoing discussions of race in America — and in the church. I moderated today's Zoom conversation, which featured four…
On topic of race, there’s so much that I don’t know
When I was in grade school, my mother said my best friend, Tyra, could come over and play. Mom was surprised, though, when I stepped…
Despite petition, Harding to keep George S. Benson’s name on its chapel venue
Harding University will retain the name of its daily chapel venue — Benson Auditorium — despite an online petition signed by more than 18,000 that characterized…
Why the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement is so controversial to many Christians
To Christians such as Taneise Perry, the phrase “Black Lives Matter” voices a simple truth about the importance of equal treatment and justice for Black…
Voices only: Honoring Juneteenth, a cappella style
'The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. This involves…
