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Rio de Janeiro Youth Empowerment Tour – Feb. 2015

Some good news! United Methodist Global Ministries has partnered with me and my non-profit Faith for Change on the trip I will be taking to Rio de Janeiro in February 2015. I'll be doing talks and meeting with church leaders, youth ministries, schools, students, and social entrepreneurs helping... Read more

I didn’t take your advice – A conversation about race and building community

I wanted to share this email conversation in a blog because I think it can be helpful on several fronts (1) it shows how operating out of courage and not fear or racial bias helps us all build community and find healing for ourselves and others (2) it shows how our racial bias can impact how we... Read more

To my “good intentioned” White Friends

I'm so angry that I'm not sure how to frame my thoughts without offending a lot of "good intentioned" White folks who display their subtle racially biased assumptions about people of color for no other reason than the arrogance of thinking that if it is White it is better and if it is Black it... Read more

Ferguson Protest and my Black Friday Rant!

I'm all for righteous protest. I've supported them and have been arrested along side others protesting the budget, increasing the minimum wage, and equal funding for public schools. However, when a young man of voting age suggest that I should not shop on Black Friday (which I never do anyway) so... Read more

“Tears”

"Tears" I've cried so many times that I've lost track of the sleepless nights. I remember watching my mother get high, then I prayed and asked God to take my life. Because I don't want be here if this is all the future holds. What else was I to think when I was only twelve years old. It... Read more

For Now, Young Black Males Matter…Until the Cameras go Off

What most people don't understand about poor Black males on inner-city streets: Interesting how the story in Ferguson is shifting to talk about all of the young Black males showing up to protest on the streets day and night. I can tell you now, they will not stay off the streets tonight. But it's... Read more

From Ferguson to Immigration Reform – Dr. Joseph Daniels calls for a National Dialogue on Race

Ferguson, MO is a stark reminder to us that those who believe that America is in a post-racial era really need to take their heads out of the sand. Racism is alive and well. Not only is our president racially harassed and mimicked globally, but "stop racism" advertisements pervaded the World Cup in... Read more

You’re not like other Black People, You’re “Different” – Assimilation vs. Liberation

Some highly assimilated Black men and women fear expressing their outrage and opinions on systemic racism because they don't want to lose their seat at "the kings table" or have their invitations rescinded. When that is the case one has to ask, what's the point of being at the table if you are... Read more

The virtual absence of people of color in the mission field – An Interview with Leroy Barber

Leroy Barber has dedicated more than 25 years to eradicating poverty, confronting homelessness, restoring local neighborhoods, healing racism, and living what Dr. King called “the beloved community.” Leroy starts projects that shape society; in 1989, burdened by the plight of Philadelphia’s... Read more

The true story behind my tattoo – RIP “Baby G”

It's hard to believe that the Wild Goose Festival was more than a month ago. The fun and laughs I had with friends still feels like it was just last week. There were so many memorable moments that standout from the Festival but one interaction reminded me of a life altering event in my personal... Read more