Artists

May 11, 2022

Christena Cleveland on ‘God Is a Black Woman’ and What Compelled Her to ‘Step off the Plantation’

When Christena Cleveland’s “Disunity in Christ” was published in 2013, she was convinced she was a reconciler — a bridge to be stepped on. The post […]
May 10, 2022

On Race and Schools, Here’s What Americans Agree and Disagree On

There are real divides in this country on how to teach about race and racism, particularly on whether to teach about racism as a present-day phenomenon. […]
May 6, 2022

Pastor Sues Kanye West for Allegedly Illegally Sampling Sermon on ‘Donda’ Track

Kanye West was being sued by a Texas pastor for allegedly illegally sampled his sermon for a popular track on his 2021 album “Donda.” The post […]
May 5, 2022

How Should Black Churches Respond to the Fight for LGBTQ Rights?

In a “The Black Church and LGBTQ Rights” webinar, a panel explored Black Christians’ responses to the Equality Act and Fairness for All Act. The post […]
May 4, 2022

Black Catholic Nuns: A Compelling, Long-Overlooked History

The 200-year history of Black nuns has been overlooked or suppressed by those who resented or disrespected them, according to one author. The post Black Catholic […]
May 4, 2022

Abortion Right Guaranteed by Roe Will Be Replaced by State Power if Supreme Court Adopts Alito’s Leaked Opinion

Politico published a leaked draft of an opinion, written by Justice Samuel Alito, that overturns Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. The post Abortion […]
May 4, 2022

Recent Violence Shows the Need to Teach More Asian American History

AAPI Heritage Month is a time for teachers and students to highlight contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans. The post Recent Violence Shows the […]
April 29, 2022

John Brown Raid on Harper’s Ferry and the ‘Untold Story of Shields Green’ (Video)

Nicola A. Menzie speaks with Dr. Louis A. DeCaro Jr. about his book John Brown’s raid on Harper’s Ferry and the heroic role of Shields Green. […]
April 29, 2022

How Churches Put ‘Heavy Burdens’ on LGBTQ Christians (Video)

Bridget Eileen Rivera discusses themes in her book, “Heavy Burdens: Seven Ways LGBTQ Christians Experience Harm in the Church.” The post How Churches Put ‘Heavy Burdens’ […]