Articles by Natasha S. Robinson

Scandal: What to Do With Our Power

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ABC’s hit TV series Scandal raises the question: how will we manage the opportunities and influence that God has given us? Read more

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Illusions: Red Carpets, Outward Beauty, and the Grammys

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What happens after the cameras flash and the curtains close? Here’s a deeper look at the meaning of the red carpet during the music industry’s most prestigious award show. Read more

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Betty and Coretta: An Untold Story of Friendship and Activism

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Lifetime’s original movie highlights their activism and explores the untold story of friendship between the two widows of famous civil rights leaders. Read more

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: A Man with a Purpose, a Dream, and Influence

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As America anticipates the second-term inauguration of President Barack Obama, now is a good time to ask: what does the legacy of Dr. King mean for young black boys and our nation at large? Read more

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Whitney’s Final ‘Sparkle’

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‘Sparkle’ explores themes of stardom, failure, and unfulfilled dreams. But will this remake of the ’70s classic be too close to Whitney Houston’s real-life story? Read more

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Let the Girls Play!

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For young women, a focus on physical discipline can be great practice for developing their spiritual discipline. A meditation on female athletes, the Olympic spirit, and our bodies as reflections of God’s glory. Read more

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Trayvon Martin Is Not Emmett Till

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But like Emmett, he was a real teenager — not a symbol. Will his death inspire us to change our priorities and care about the countless other teens whose lives are being wiped out by urban violence? Read more

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‘Red Tails’ Is Real American History

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George Lucas’ ‘Red Tails’ celebrates the historic contributions of the Tuskegee Airmen, while giving a talented Black cast a chance to shine. Hollywood needs to know there’s an audience for projects like this one. Read more

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The Real Housewives of the Old Testament

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Forget ‘The Young and the Restless’ or ‘Basketball Wives.’ Some of the original — and most scandalous — examples of “soap opera” and “reality TV” drama happened in the Old Testament narrative of Samuel. Read more

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The Antidote for a Dropout Culture

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Why the church — and individual believers — must step into the educational breach of failing schools to provide our nation’s children with a solid foundation. Read more

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