Colorful Connections would appear to be a book about words. We talk back and forth about what it’s like to be in our skin in these times. Men and women of other skin colors also share their experiences. We introduce twelve questions we believe lead to healthy conversations about racial healing. We encourage talking.
Another racially motivated hate crime hit the news on May 14th, 2022. Once again, innocent people lost their lives because of their skin color. On the one hand, we’re making progress on racial unity. On the other hand, violent extremism keeps rearing its ugly head.
dr. sabrina black | drsabrinablack.com Over our lifespan, we have all been exposed in varying degrees to misinformation and stereotypes about people in different cultures whether it was intentional or…
Leaders impact and influence change. In today’s climate of racial tension and protest of injustice, leaders who will put key items on the agenda are needed. Leaders in every sphere of our society, whether Christian or secular, are bringing the issues of race to the conference table.
It is unfortunate that even in predominantly white, Christian groups, minority people, are often not considered; or there is a blatant disregard. We have a voice, that needs to be heard.
When the agenda is set for any meeting or gathering, these key items: racial reconciliation, repentance and restitution, need to be a part of the old and new business. We need to look back and review what we have done well and where we have missed the mark.
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