Sandhya Jha's Blog, page 13
May 18, 2015
That guy from Duke and the model minority myth
In Ohio, there’s a phrase we’d use to talk about Professor Jerry Hough: “God love him.” It’s different than the Southern “Bless his heart,” which has a little bit of... Read more >
May 1, 2015
In honor of May Day, an excerpt from Pre-Post-Racial America
Today is a day that historically acknowledges workers and the struggle for basic human dignity for low-wage workers. Since around 2006, it has particularly lifted up the ways in which... Read more >
April 27, 2015
“An Obnoxious Peace”
Preached April 26, 2015 at Rockefeller Chapel, Chicago IL, dedicated to the people of Baltimore. In the days following the Michael Brown verdict, that cold Thanksgiving week, there emerged a... Read more >
April 24, 2015
“Freddie Gray, Presente.” A haiku.
Twenty-five years old. “No evidence they used force.” WTF. Share on Facebook
April 8, 2015
When #BlackLivesMatter, when #BlackandBrownLivesMatter, and when #AllLivesMatter
We really missed Pastor P___ at the interfaith breakfast two weeks ago. He has a powerful spirit and he’s involved in EVERYTHING in our community. And I was looking forward... Read more >
February 15, 2015
Tentative everyday feminism: Chinese food edition
Scenario: I was sick. I ordered Chinese food. The next morning, half of it was missing. What I was brave enough to say: I know this should go without saying,... Read more >
February 14, 2015
My season of singleness – Final entry
If you’d like some theme music while you read this, I highly recommend the smash-hit Valentine’s Day mashup “Single Loser” by Beckyonce. I’m listening to it as I write this.... Read more >
February 12, 2015
The wrong time to stay loyal – what the Tony Jones scandal says about us
So I’ll confess a couple of things up front: I don’t trust anyone in the Christian arena who’s too sure of themselves. It suggests to me that they misunderstood something about... Read more >
January 22, 2015
How Marcus Borg gave me hope
Renowned liberal theologian and Historical Jesus scholar Marcus Borg passed away yesterday at the age f 72. In honor of his life, here is my brief reflection on how his wisdom... Read more >
January 20, 2015
Guest post: A celebration of singleness (Or, as originally titled, “I s***.” Just so you’re warned.)
Many of you have been following my posts about my Season of Singleness, which officially ended on December 31, although I’m definitely not rushing into anything serious right now. One... Read more >
