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“Fix Me” Is The New Black
The black community is spending a lot of its time watching "fixers" on television. Has that triggered an inner longing we all have? Read more
A Wake Up Call for Gospel Artists
The excessive commercialization of Gospel Music has threatened a genre that has significantly impacted the African American community for decades. The solution? Read more
Charles Ramsey: The Unlikely Hero
Charles Ramsey didn’t wake up thinking he’d become an unlikely hero. What do his interview comments say about race relations? Read more
When Rights Go Left
OPINION: For years, African-American ministers have been decrying the public shift in opinion over same sex marriage. But it’s partially our fault. Read more
Rethinking Sacrifice
Through the lens of the cross, Rev. Toby Sanders invites us to reimagine what a healthy notion of sacrifice would mean for our vocations and our communities Read more
Porn In The Pews
Pornography is a widespread yet overlooked problem in black churches. To address it fruitfully, our response needs to recognize that sex addiction is both a sin and a disease needing proper treatment. Read more
Why African-Americans Need A “Big God” Theology
To address the manifold ills that plague African-American communities, we need to recover a more expansive view of God’s glory and purposes in the world. Read more
Why I Hate The Term First Lady/Gentleman
In adopting the term First Lady or First Gentleman, the Black church may be in danger of creating a hierarchical structure that is unbiblical. Read more
Black Samson and White Women on the History Channel
In portraying the biblical story of Samson, the History Channel offers viewers a modern day Mandingo fairy tale that reinforces racial stereotypes. Read more
Gospel Throwback: Andrae Crouch, “Perfect Peace”
Part three of The Gospel Throwback, a three-part series examining the emergence of contemporary Gospel music. Read more




