Next Gener.Asian Church

Just stumbled upon this blog while reading some feedback about the Deadly Viper controversy – very thoughtful perspective, as well as some excellent links to ‘the collision of faith and Asian American culture’.

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How can Christians be so clueless?!?

Zondervan has just released a book called “Deadly Viper Character Assassins: A Kung Fu Survival Guide for Life and Leadership” that left me nearly speechless, in a bad way.  The racism and stereotyping is so palpable I am embarrassed that it is even associated with Christianity (though sadly, not surprised).  Check out more info here, [...]

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A Concise History of Black/White Race Relations in the USA

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Racially accurate communion tables

So six year old my daughter is very sensitive to race and often asks many questions about skin color, why she’s the only brown kid, why no one else is from Sri Lanka, why she’s the only one who has to eat curry, etc.  (My son, on the other hand, has yet to figure out [...]

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Interfaith dialogue – Eboo Patel

This is an excellent lecture by Eboo Patel, a committed Muslim, speaking to evangelical Christians at the Q conference in NYC about necessity of interfaith dialogue and collaboration.  It’s very thought-provoking.  I was primarily captured by his challenge for Muslims and Christians to interact on the common value for humanity that they share as the [...]

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BOOK REVIEW: The Next Evangelicalism by Soong Chan Rah

(Disclaimer: this is kind of a book review. Plenty of other people have written nice summaries and critiques. My thoughts here are probably more accurately labeled a book response.)
When I first heard Rah speak on the predominately white Christian college campus where I teach, a black friend leaned over and whispered, “He’s not actually [...]

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Defending Equality: Skip Gates & Jimmy Carter

I stumbled up on a couple fascinating stories today regarding high-profile people defending equality:
Skip Gates found himself a victim and racial profiling and was arrested for ‘breaking into’ his own house.  Read the story and another take.
Jimmy Carter severed his ties with the Southern Baptists over their stance on women.
Sometimes I grow weary when people [...]

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Clowns vs. the KKK

Now this is some great creativity in response to racism!
(originally posted here.)
Unfortunately for [VNN] the 100th ARA (Anti Racist Action) clown block came and handed them their asses by making them appear like the asses they were.
Alex Linder the founder of VNN and the lead organizer of the rally kicked off events by rushing the [...]

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This is a problem.

Hate Crimes against Asian Americans, Hispanics, and GLBT People on the Rise
How can we respond?

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The glass ceiling has shattered…

(Forgive me for going political again, but I cannot help it today…)  There are tears in my eyes and hope for my children.  This is a new day.

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To see the day…

All polititics aside, Obama’s role is unspeakable for the communities of color in America.  In the words of a good friend, “Win, lose, or draw, this is an historic moment.”  After such a painful history of racism in American, I’m stunned/grateful/amazed that this whole presidential race is even possible.  (images from http://yeswecanhugbabies.wordpress.com)

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Urban Faith

There’s a new website recently launched called ‘Urban Faith’.
At UrbanFaith.com, we’ll interact about a variety of topics related to contemporary Christian life from an urban and multiethnic perspective. We hope to become your new online destination for relevant conversations about news, culture, and ideas.
Today, urban culture transcends racial boundaries and covers many different socio-economic backgrounds. [...]

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Talking about race with your kids

Natasha Sky has an interesting article on her blog, Multiracial Sky, on talking to children about race. An excerpt:
The key to talking with your child—or anyone—about race is the same key to discussing any complex subject: openness. Start an open dialog with your child about race early in their life. Make it a comfortable subject [...]

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Anti-Racist Parent

This blog is “for parents committed to raising their children with an anti-racist outlook.”  Author Carmen Van Kerckhove is co-founder and president of New Demographic, a consulting firm that helps people learn about race and racism without having to endure the misery of diversity training. She hosts the podcast Addicted to Race and blogs at [...]

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Thoughts on raising a mixed raced child

Colorblind Cupid has an interesting series of posts on raising mixed race children.  There’s a wide range of perspectives represented and some interesting thoughts.
Here is my response to her post:
oh, do i have so much i could say about this!!! where to start?
to be honest, one of the most exciting things for me [...]

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