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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How can Christians be so clueless?!?
Posted in Asian, Books, Discrimination, Race on November 2, 2009 | 1 Comment »
A Concise History of Black/White Race Relations in the USA
Posted in African-American, Culture/Race Relations, Discrimination, Race on October 14, 2009 | 1 Comment »
BOOK REVIEW: The Next Evangelicalism by Soong Chan Rah
Posted in Book Reviews, Culture/Race Relations, Globalization, Mosaic, Race on August 17, 2009 | 1 Comment »
(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 [...]
Defending Equality: Skip Gates & Jimmy Carter
Posted in African-American, Discrimination, Race, Women on July 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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 [...]
The glass ceiling has shattered…
Posted in Biracial Children, Culture/Race Relations, Politics, Race on November 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
(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.
To see the day…
Posted in Culture/Race Relations, Politics, Race, tagged Obama, racism on November 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
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)
Talking about race with your kids
Posted in Biracial Children, Children's Books, Culture/Race Relations, Discrimination, Families, Multiracial familes, Race, Transracial Adoption, tagged Race, racism on October 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
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 [...]
Anti-Racist Parent
Posted in Biracial Children, Culture/Race Relations, Discrimination, Families, Multiracial familes, Race, Transracial Adoption, tagged cross-cultural parenting, parenting, racism on October 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
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 [...]
Talking to my five-year-old about war
Posted in Articles, Culture/Race Relations, Race, Seeking Submissions, tagged children, fear, peace, war on October 6, 2008 | 4 Comments »
I woke up last night gripped by a deep fear. Unfortunately, such occurrences are somewhat common for me. Sometimes, the fears are completely irrational because I am over tired or stressed – Monkeys chasing me through a house of mirrors, my foot turning into a giant piece of chocolate. Sometimes, like last night, the [...]
The Kitchen Table & George Fox update
Posted in Culture/Race Relations, Discrimination, Race, Women, tagged racism, Women on October 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Some very interesting discussions between two African American female professors at Princeton and Princeton Seminary. They posted quite a thoughtful reflection, The Past is Ever With Us, on the recent racial incident at George Fox University (who were just suspended for up to one year for their actions.)
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