Category Archives: Racism

With Fear and Trembling

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Pastor Kevin

Last Friday, June 12Th, a group of mainly young adults began a peaceful, “sit-in” protest in the plaza outside the state capital in Nashville, TN. Their purpose was to bring further attention to police brutality, the need to defund the … Continue reading →

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Racism

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Pastor Kevin

For years I have been making the following statement: “By definition, as a white person, I cannot experience racism.” In other words: There is no such thing as reverse racism. The reason for my statement is because of the fact … Continue reading →

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Race Relations

Posted on February 17, 2018 by Pastor Kevin

I was asked recently to write an article for a special insert of my local newspaper for Black History Month. I was asked to write my thoughts about the church and race. The article was printed, but I can’t find … Continue reading →

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Not Guilty

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Pastor Kevin

Well, the verdict in the George Zimmerman trial was reached and read and reacted to on Saturday evening, July 13, 2013. Mr. Zimmerman was found “not-guilty.” I have my own thoughts about the verdict and the guilt or innocence of … Continue reading →

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Adidas Shackles

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Pastor Kevin

Did you guys see the article about the sneakers designed by Adidas with the shackles on them? (If not, here is a linkto that article.) Some influential people cried foul, claiming the shoes were racist because it brought up images … Continue reading →

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Two Stories

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Pastor Kevin

My church is located in Franklin, TN, one of the wealthiest cities in the United States. However, the neighborhoods my church ministers in are not so wealthy. Our main neighborhood is called Hard Bargain and was the first African-American community … Continue reading →

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Are We Post-Racial?

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Pastor Kevin

Are we a post-racial society? Back in 2008, during the past presidential election, a theme among those supporting President Obama was that with his ascension to the White House would come the fall of racism in our society. After his … Continue reading →

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My Take on Trayvon Martin

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Pastor Kevin

Over the last 10 years I have taught sociology on and off at Nashville State Community College (NSCC) in Nashville, Tennessee. The majority of students at NSCC are African-American. I guess, over the years I have had at least 1,000 … Continue reading →

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