As condemnations of “systemic racism” expand across America, far less attention is being given to the philosophical roots of the accusation—roots which make clear how different from normal talk of “racism” this is today.
Along with some changes called for by Black Lives Matter protesters, a shift away from enmity will be necessary to avoid more of these tragedies.
More empathy for the difficulties, fears, and frustrations of others ought to help us move forward together despite political differences. These nine books have helped me deepen my understanding of those speaking out about race in America.
We’re right to mourn slavery as a country. It’s not what “birthed” America though.
The debate within the United States of America surrounding the Emancipation Memorial ought to remind us of the true source of our liberty.
Answers to the complex social challenges facing America seem harder to find. Could asking more questions with honest curiosity help us all?
While more Americans now support the removal of confederate monuments, with statues of our Founders now defaced, where will the line be drawn?
Anger and grief can inspire social progress. But they can also turn into rage and despair depending on the way we talk and think about what’s happening.
In all the debate around appropriate accountability, reform, and policy change, far less attention has gone to how to find healing together as a people.
Provocative rhetoric has been sown in America’s discourse with an intentional aim to inflame tensions. Something similar took place in Utah in 1965.
In today’s fractured conversations about race in America, scripture is often seen with the same suspicion as everything else. Let’s take a second look.
Serious differences generate serious discomfort for us all. Could that be why they’re so good for us?
