Race

Race, Racial Reconciliation Facts

The Facts In America African Americans constituted 53.5 percent of all persons who entered prison because of a drug conviction (Human Rights Watch, Targeting Blacks, based on National Corrections Reporting Program data). Blacks were 10.1 times more likely than whites to enter prison for drug offenses (ibid.). Of 7,722 hate-crime incidents reported to the FBI in 2006, 2,640 were anti-black (FBI …

Why Sunday morning remains America’s most segregated hour

From CNN’s belief blog by John Blake: “Sunday morning is the most segregated hour of Christian America.” That declaration, which has been attributed to Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., used to startle listeners. Now it’s virtually become a cliché. For years, various academic studies and news articles have reported what many churchgoers already know: most American congregations are segregated. In …

Race, Class, Gender, Faith & Nonprofit Funding Bias

This presentation examines funding biases of nonprofits across race, class, gender and faith. Research shows that while 52.4% of those in poverty in the USA are people of color, only 16.5% of nonprofits are led by people of color, and only 3% of foundation funding goes toward organizations that are led by people of color. Feel free to share this on your Blog or Website using the embed code link at the bottom right of the presentation. Post any comments or questions below after logging in.

“The Racial Undertones of Baggy Pants Laws” – a reaction from a Change.org blogger

"The Racial Undertones of Baggy Pants Laws" is a blog article written by Change.org Criminal Justice blogger Matt Kelley commenting on recent laws passed in certain counties in the United States outlawing baggy jeans. Punishment for such a "crime" can cost 93 days to a year in jail and/or up to $500 in fines.

Battling the Recession as a Multi-ethnic Church

Nearly every community in America is being hit hard by the recession and there seems to be no end in sight. It is great to see many churches and ministries reaching out to help. But, imagine what the impact would be if Christians of different ethnicities in your community were all working together to help during this difficult time?

ColorOfChange.org: Changing the Color of Democracy

Color of Change is focused on using the Internet to empower and inform African Americans about issues affecting them and how they can help. Started in the wake of Katrina by James Rucker and Van Jones, this organization works to amplify the political voice of Black America.

Why More Discussion Is Needed On Economic Abuse

In the movie, "Baby Boy," Jody and his "baby momma" Yvette are seen bickering over Jody’s over-use of her vehicle. Though Jody often offers husband-like companionship to Yvette by taking her to work, he tends to take advantage of the freedom afforded him. This is because he not only takes Yvette’s car keys without her permission; he is also seen throughout the movie running a host of miscellaneous errands in her vehicle. These miscellaneous errands includes "boosting"–or selling stolen merchandise–in her car, going to see his "other baby momma," Peanut; and driving his friends around in her vehicle.

Black Is…Roscoe Jenkins? I Don’t Think So…

I recently paid a visit to the Boston Public Library, and came across a pamphlet called "Black Is…2009." The pamphlet lists an array of suggested fiction and non-fiction readings, as well as DVDs that seemingly represent what it means to be Black. Though I was enticed by the title, I was also in a hurry. For this reason, I quickly grabbed the pamphlet, bolted out the library door, and walked back to work.

389 Years Ago…A Typographic Mashup of African American History

WallStats.com has just released a new poster, entitled "389 Years Ago". This "typography mashup", as they call it, traces African American history from three-hundred and eighty nine years ago, when the first slave ship landed in the American colonies, to November 4th, 2008, when our first Black President was elected.

Black is Good

President Obama with family election night Black folks live with their hearts. Wide open. Big. On their sleeves. Bleeding. For everything black. Everything. Black. Is Good.

“Being White: Finding our Place in a Multiethnic World” – A Podcast on Race Relationships Beyond Reconciliation

Doug Schaupp, the co-author of Being White: Finding our Place in a Multiethnic World recently spoke at the Fuller Youth Institute (FYI) on ways to build justice through relationships across racial and ethnic boundaries in our lives and ministries. Also included with the podcast is a PDF with resources and discussion questions.

The First Time

MLK, Jr. speaking. In December 1955 an overworked black woman from Tuskegee, Alabama sat down in a place on a Montgomery bus that was not her place. Or so she’d been told. She was arrested and jailed. She’d broken a law, albeit unjust. That was a first for her.

Not long afterward, a black preacher from Georgia helped in the effort to boycott the Montgomery bus system for their unjust law. He was young and energetic. And also new, with strange new ideas. He stood up and said strange things. He helped others stand up. It was a first for him. He had a dream.

“Obama bad?”: An UrbanMinistry.org Blogger’s View on Our New President

Whether or not you like Obama, I stumbled upon this article by a great pastor, John Piper. In it, Piper is talking about Obama making Christ a minister of Condemnation. It is a fascinating arguement. Read-

A celebration of MLK’s legacy

The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was one of our country’s most passionate and self-sacrificing advocates for ethnic unity. We still have a long way to go in building a less racialized society and a more multi-ethnic church — but, we wouldn’t be near as far as we are if it were not for the teachings and sacrifices of men and women like Dr. King. Even forty years after his death, his teachings remain amazingly relevant and powerful. I have included some "classics" as well as a few you may have not seen before in this post. I hope they will help to encourage you in your efforts to build biblical, multi-ethnic community.

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