Race Relations

At Least Three Critical Race Theory Statements Proposed for Southern Baptist Meeting

At Least Three Critical Race Theory Statements Proposed for Southern Baptist Meeting

On Wednesday, two Southern Baptist pastors, Tom Ascol of Florida and Tom Buck of Texas, called on delegates to rescind Resolution 9.  Passed in 2019, Resolution 9 allows for Critical Race Theory to be used as an analytical tool but also stated that it should be subordinate to Scripture.

Banning Critical Race Theory?

Banning Critical Race Theory?

The root problem with critical theory is not how the American story is told, but in pre-empting any critique or debate. That sort of thinking cannot be successfully countered by emulating it. The only way to fight bad ideas is with better ones.

Hundreds Attend Interfaith Service at Historic AME Church on 100th Anniversary of Tulsa Race Massacre

Hundreds Attend Interfaith Service at Historic AME Church on 100th Anniversary of Tulsa Race Massacre

On the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre, hundreds attended an interfaith memorial service at the historic AME church.

Former BLM Leader Speaks Out against Organization, Says It Shows 'Little Concern for Rebuilding Black Families'

Former BLM Leader Speaks Out against Organization, Says It Shows 'Little Concern for Rebuilding Black Families'

A former Black Lives Matter leader is speaking out against the organization's failure to improve the "quality of education for [Black] students in Minneapolis" and to help rebuild Black families.

Survivor Remembers the Tulsa Race Massacre: A Redemptive Step That Can Help to Heal Our Nation

Survivor Remembers the Tulsa Race Massacre: A Redemptive Step That Can Help to Heal Our Nation

If you’re like many white Americans, you knew little (if anything) about the Tulsa Race Massacre before recent days and weeks. We can therefore speak and act in ways that communicate racist messages and deepen racist divisions without knowing we are doing so. Here we see the wisdom of the early Christians in selecting believers from the Greek-speaking part of the church to lead in responding to the needs of Greek-speaking members. These leaders could speak for those they represented and help the church minister holistically with greater effectiveness. I am convinced that every church, ministry, and organization in America should follow their example. Here’s how.

'The Book of Redemption': A Once-Forgotten Ledger Preserves a Legacy of Hope 100 Years after Tulsa Race Massacre

'The Book of Redemption': A Once-Forgotten Ledger Preserves a Legacy of Hope 100 Years after Tulsa Race Massacre

As Americans commemorate the Tusla race massacre’s centennial, the Museum of the Bible will release a video series that will give the members of the Vernon Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church community, the only surviving Black business in that area from 1921, a platform to tell their story.

The Tulsa Race Massacre a Century Later: 'If We Are the Body, Why Aren't His Arms Reaching?'

The Tulsa Race Massacre a Century Later: 'If We Are the Body, Why Aren't His Arms Reaching?'

This week, I hope to persuade us to take two biblical steps in response to the racial divisions, discrimination, and violence that persist in our nation. We will explore the first step today and the second step tomorrow.

More Than 50 SBC Members, Pastors Sign Resolution Condemning Critical Race Theory, Intersectionality

More Than 50 SBC Members, Pastors Sign Resolution Condemning Critical Race Theory, Intersectionality

More than 50 SBC pastors and members have reportedly signed a new resolution condemning critical race theory and intersectionality.

100 Years Later, Black Church Leaders Seek Reparations for Tulsa Massacre

100 Years Later, Black Church Leaders Seek Reparations for Tulsa Massacre

As Tulsa pauses to mark the 100 year anniversary of the racially motivated Tulsa Massacre, Rev. Robert R.A. Turner and other Black people of faith are saying that the time has come to repay as well as to remember.