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For All the Ways James Cone Changed Our Faith…We are Grateful

by The Salt Collective

 The Salt Collective writers have been profoundly shaped by the theology and life of Dr. James Cone. So we wanted to honor his life and mourn his passing by writing how much he meant to us. For most of my time in the Evangelical world, my passion for justice was, at best, politely tolerated by … Continue reading For All the Ways James Cone Changed Our Faith…We are Grateful →

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9 Things White People Need to Know Before Going to Black Panther

by Jason Chesnut

Black Panther is a film by black people, for black people –– from all across the deeply beautiful spectrum that is the African continent and its vast diaspora. It is a film for them and their ancestors. For we who are white, I think it’s appropriate to consider a few things when it comes to … Continue reading 9 Things White People Need to Know Before Going to Black Panther →

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Review: Rethinking Incarceration by Dominique Gilliard Brings Theological Awakening to Mass Incarceration

by Bianca Mabute-Louie

“Mass incarceration will be halted only by a moral awakening.” (Gilliard, Page 9) Dominique Gilliard’s forthcoming book, Rethinking Incarceration: Advocating for Justice that Restores, reframes and reimagines the movement to end mass incarceration in ways that are practical, challenging, and encouragingly accessible. Gilliard skillfully weaves together sociology, theology, and personal stories to awaken our minds, … Continue reading Review: Rethinking Incarceration by Dominique Gilliard Brings Theological Awakening to Mass Incarceration →

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I Didn’t Read a Full Book Until Age 20 – So I Created Shortiez to Tell Our Stories

by Mondo Davison

For seven years I attempted to impact the young minds I crossed paths with every school day.  Eventually I felt I could make a greater impact innovating through technology from the outside in.  I retired from my position in September 2016 and began focusing more on a startup I founded called Shortiez which we are piloting this school year.

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Prayers, Protest, & the Dangerous Justice of Jesus – Interview with Kenji Kuramitsu

by Nathan Roberts

“A Booklet of uncommon prayer: Collects for the #BlackLivesMatter Movement – and Beyond” by Kenji Kuramitsu is a collection of prayers that belongs right next to your poster board and permanent marker collection.  It is a gripping collection of prayers that come from Kuramitsu’s own activism and a welcome addition to your self-care rituals, community … Continue reading Prayers, Protest, & the Dangerous Justice of Jesus – Interview with Kenji Kuramitsu →

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How 90’s Black T.V. Became My Refuge in the Trump Era

by Suzanne Munganga

“In a 90’s kind of world, I’m glad I got my girls,” Queen Latifah sings with such conviction. I’m curled up on my couch singing loudly and poorly alongside Ms. Latifah, but it’s not 1993—the year Living Single first aired; it’s 2017—the first year of Donald Trump’s presidency. Fast-forward a week, and I’m on the … Continue reading How 90’s Black T.V. Became My Refuge in the Trump Era →

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