In just under 18 minutes VeggieTales creator Phil Vischer discusses some of the systems that were put in place by the American government to harm the black community. Accessible, easy to follow and highly recommended.
One of our favorite resources. Linne makes a passionate case for ethnic reconciliation based on Biblical principles centered on the gospel along with grace, unity, patience, humility and bearing with one another in love.
A visceral, sobering history of the systemic, calculated oppression of African Americans in the United States. Note that there are graphic images and language.
A detailed, highly researched article that chronicles the systematic oppression of African Americans. Joe Forrest cites loads of research and clearly makes his point at the beginning of the article that he wants to move to reader from understanding (empathy, listening) to what can be done to change (action).
Dr. John Perkins says that the church has fundamentally got it wrong and that we must repent of our sins – pride, greed – and that our only hope is in Jesus and a multi ethnic church. Audio volume is a little lower than normal, so make sure to turn it up
Samuel L. Jackson reads from James Baldwin’s unfinished manuscript Remember This House over video clips and pictures from the sixties. Baldwins criticism of white American hits right to the core – especially for the white church. In the vein of a Ken Burns documentary. Note that there are graphic images.
A ongoing series with Fox Sports 1 analyst Emmanuel Acho who answers questions people, specifically white people, have about growing up black in America, systemic racism and much more. Engaging and highly recommended.
Beaverton FourSquare (Beaverton, OR) pastor Brad Williams gives parallels to what the early church in Acts 6 experienced to what the current church is going through. The Bible has the answers if we are willing to see them.
Skip the first 18 minutes to get to the informative part. Phil Vischer, Skye Jethani and Christian Taylor present a presentation Phil and his brother Rob put together that details the ways in which our policies affect African Americans today.
Mars Hill Bible pastor Aslee Eiland (Grandville, MI) recalls stories from her childhood, her college years and some of her adult years as she unpacks what it means to extend kindness to other people in all situations – most of the time that just means listening – and that simple act is oftentimes messy.
A personal narrative that explains how the way we tell our personal stories is a reflection of our understanding of racism. We really like how Phil Vischer expertly strips back the layers of his own personal story and how that fit in with the overall system in the United States.
