Commentary on the intersection of race, culture, and faith
Today, I begin my third and final year of seminary which has caused me to reflect on where I sense that God is taking me. Before I started classes at Fuller Seminary, I made myself a promise. I would go into this experience as a learner, not seeking to reinforce my own Christian beliefs, but… Continue reading When seminary changes you…
Capitol selfie! At the beginning of September, I was contacted by a representative of an organization called Bread for the World about a faith leader fly-in that they were doing in Washington, D.C. The purpose of the fly-in was for Millennial faith leaders representing a number of faiths from a variety of faith-based organizations to… Continue reading Mrs. Henny goes to Washington
I won’t delve into the details of what has been going on with RELEVANT, a Christian media outlet that caters to white evangelical, exvangelical, and progressive millennials. There has been much written about what has happened already (by people closer to the situation than I) and Cameron Strang, the CEO of RELEVANT whose leadership was… Continue reading It’s Not Just Relevant
"It's hard to leave your church home," my mom said. Her voice hung with a note of sadness that didn't go away the half dozen or more times that I heard her repeat this phrase to various parishoners at our new church. I was thirteen at the time, and I didn't quite understand what the… Continue reading Leaving Home
The following is the text of a sermon that I preached as a guest speaker at a local church. Blessed Are the Disrupters The title of my message tonight is “Blessed are the Disrupters.” But before I get too deep into my message, let me tell you a little bit about myself. I always… Continue reading Blessed Are the Disrupters
As we enter homecoming/spirit day season, I want to make you all aware of something that I didn't know was happening until a friend told me (we didn't have this particular day when I was in school): When "Crazy hair day" (or any other day that would behoove one to wear costumed hair) comes along… Continue reading Schools: Stop doing “Crazy Hair Day”
It’s easy to have “well-reasoned” discourse when it isn’t your humanity, dignity, or well-being that is being treated like an intellectual exercise.
I do not expect every black person to be as outspoken about racism and justice as I am. It would be unreasonable to expect everyone to be in the streets, writing, speaking, and otherwise engaging this topic at a high level. However, I hope that we will recognize what Dr. King called “the fierce urgency… Continue reading Living in the fierce urgency of now
Black people can’t escape indignity, even in death. It is a privilege for one’s memory to Rest In Peace.
My ancestors’ heels were bruised by white supremacy, but my feet will crush its head.
The Armchair Commentary 