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The Queer Contradictions of the Black Church
Although I am a strong supporter of the Black Church, it is important to think about and discuss some of the most vexing contradictions of it. First, I want to make it clear that I am a Christian, a...
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Bishop Eddie Long and Recent Sexual Abuse Allegations
I just thought that I would share with my readers some brief thoughts about how I feel about the allegations that Bishop Eddie Long sexually abused two Black men (one was 17 at the time and the other...
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Facebook and the Black Church
In the Black Church, especially in the Church of God in Christ (C.O.G.I.C.), Black Church leaders have to gain a more sophisticated understanding of Facebook. You cannot lead your congregations based...
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The Revolutionary Paideia October 2010 Person of the Month: Tyler Perry
Each month, Revolutionary Paideia awards a Person of the Month to someone embodying the unsettling, unnerving, and unhousing spirit that founded this blog. By winning the Person of the Month, an...
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SoulTrain.com Feature on Tamela Mann
Acclaimed gospel music artist and actress Tamela Mann has the number one gospel music single, “Take Me to the King,” which is from her latest album Best Days (2012). She’s known by many for her role...
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SoulTrain.com Feature on Kierra “Kiki” Sheard
Kierra “Kiki” Sheard, daughter of renowned gospel music artist Karen Clark-Sheard, has become an accomplished gospel music artist at only 25 years old. It was at six years old that a public audience...
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The Black Church and the Incessant Focus on Homosexuality
From the beginning of this piece, I want to make it clear that I’m a strong supporter of traditional marriage and support marriage as it has been traditionally defined: marriage is a sacred union...
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5 Reasons Why Many Black Churches Are Failing
(Photo Credit: Tampa Bay) Historically, the Black Church has served as a powerful political, social, and spiritual institution. Unfortunately, too many postmodern Black churches are becoming...
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