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Now in his mid-forties, influential Christian hip hop artist Da’ T.R.U.T.H. is acknowledging, through a rebranding effort, the dignity of maturity and the wisdom gained along the way. Henceforth using his Christian name instead of his stage name, Da’ T.R.U.T.H.…

New Advanced Placement African American Studies course is a watered down version of itself – Suneal Kolluri

March 2, 2023

On February 1, 2023– the first day of Black History Month – the College Board released the framework for its new Advanced Placement African American Studies course. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a Republican, has criticized the pilot version of the African…

A Better Way to Read the Bible in 2023 by Wayne Davies

March 1, 2023

There are many good ways to read the Bible. The purpose of this article is to explain what I call “A Better Way” to read it. Please take note that I’m going to discuss reading the Bible rather than studying it, meditating…

How Black communities cope with trauma triggered by police brutality by Deion Scott Hawkins

February 7, 2023

The release of footage showing the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols by Memphis police and protests in Atlanta have renewed public debate on the issues of police brutality and police reform. For some people, seeing is believing, and the circulation of videos documenting police violence…

W.E.B. Du Bois, Black History Month and the importance of African American studies by Chad Williams

February 7, 2023

The opening days of Black History Month 2023 have coincided with controversy about the teaching and broader meaning of African American studies. On Feb. 1, 2023, the College Board released a revised curriculum for its newly developed Advanced Placement African…

Music Review: Amazed-Isaac Cates & Ordained By Robert M. Marovich

February 7, 2023

Gospel music enthusiasts who want to “bring the choir back,” though truthfully the choir really hasn’t gone anywhere, will be amazed by Amazed, a 70-minute CD from Isaac Cates & Ordained. The album brims with contemporary gospel and some traditional flourishes,…

February 2023 | Book(s) of the Month

February 7, 2023

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Master Slave Husband Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom nu Ilyon Woo The remarkable true story of Ellen and William Craft, who escaped slavery through daring, determination, and disguise, with Ellen passing as a wealthy, disabled White man…

One Sentence That Transforms Listening Into Understanding by Steve Wickham

February 7, 2023

I think one of the most useful things we can meditate on as we listen to anyone, especially anyone suffering, is to hold this statement of fact front of mind: I have no idea… what it’s like to be them…

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