The Complex Legacy of Bishop Eddie Long
Bishop Eddie Long, the embattled mega church leader, has passed away. As the central figure of a national sex scandal, how do we grieve problematic people?
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Essays in cultural criticism, public theology, media analysis, politics, and spiritual interpretation examining how power, race, religion, gender, technology, and empire shape contemporary life. Cultural Witness explores the sacred and social meaning beneath internet discourse, celebrity, art, grief, and collective memory.
2016: Farewell to the Year of Ain’t Shit.
From its onset, 2016 been a year shrouded in upheaval. In short, 2016 has UNIVERSALLY been the year of the dumpster fire. A personal retrospect of 2016.
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Rape Apologists Don’t Belong In The Pulpit
Rape Apologists, those who rationalize rape, do not belong in our sanctuaries for the hurt and broken. On one pastor's terrifying response to sexual abuse.
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No Uncle Ruckus Formed Against Us: A Defense of Colin Kaepernick
There's always one. Or, in the curious case of Colin Kaepernick, several. On silent Black protest, community support, & choosing notoriety over solidarity.
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5 Reasons Black Women Are The Worst
Have you ever wondered why Black Women are so hard to get along with? 5 reasons that you should call Becky with the good hair instead.
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Being Saved Didn’t Save Me from Loss
“Being Saved Didn’t Save Me” is a series detailing real accounts of faith-at-a-crossroads moments by people of all walks of life. “Pound, your Dad is gone.” I’d rehearsed that call in my head for years,...
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