Tag Archives: white privilege

Visiting Elmina Slave Castle with African Global Partners

In September 2015, about 70 Presbyterian and Reformed African women church leaders came together in Accra, Ghana, for the third Tumekutana Conference. Our theme was “Freedom in Christ: From Slavery to Empowerment” based on Luke 13:12 “Woman, you are set … Continue reading

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Call to Confession: Week 2

Call to Confession: Race White Privilege, and the Church Week 2 Living History – Vernon Broyles, Interview by the Presbyterian Historical Society My early life is remembered as very happy; when I was almost 4, my dad was called to … Continue reading

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The Time Was Yesterday

White privilege means waking up in the morning with the ability to decide whether or not racism will be a part of your day. Just ask people of color who teach their black sons how to interact with police so … Continue reading

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Racism Across Borders: Belhar, South Africa, and the United States

At the end of 2015, with South Africa’s summer and “festive season” in full swing, a real estate agent from Durban took to social media to complain about the crowded and unkempt state of a local beach. The commentator, a … Continue reading

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