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Religion x Hip-Hop x Pop Culture x Social Commentary x Sneaker Talk

  • Hashtag Activism Ain’t Gone Cut It Anymore!: The Response Blacks Really Need From White Allies
  • When They Saw Me: Stories of Police Injustice from My Adolescence- Part 1: Goddamn Cunningham!
  • Our Kids Can’t Really Be Friends: How White Supremacy and Fragility Affect the Relationships of Children.
  • The Theology of a Sneakerhead
  • More

    Author: Informed Scholar

    I am Hip-Hop, I am Theology, I am the Church, I am... I believe all that makes me who I am is grounded in the these three aspects. I am married with two sons, theologically trained, street bred, and Christ redeemed. My faith is not in what I know but what can be known. I am a lover of people, knowledge and social engagements.

    They Die Yung Where I’m From: My Eulogy for Boo Boo

    “They say the rich die young where I’m from The good die young where I’m from They say the youngins turn guns where I’m from Runnin’ around…… Read more “They Die Yung Where I’m From: My Eulogy for Boo Boo”

    May 1, 2019May 1, 2019 by Informed Scholar

    So, Now You Mad? Civil Disobedience and Self-Righteousness in Response to General Conference 2019

    It’s natural to be upset. Anger is a natural part of our humanity. Yet when we allow our anger and frustration to classify our brothers and sisters who have differences in opinion, theology, and biblical understanding as something other than children of God, we have missed the mark.

    March 8, 2019March 8, 2019 by Informed Scholar

    Fear, Fragility, and the Quest for Power in The United Methodist Church

    This not the Spirit of God but the spirit of fear!

    February 25, 2019February 27, 2019 by Informed Scholar

    Our Kids Can’t Really Be Friends: How White Supremacy and Fragility Affect the Relationships of Children.

    For almost two years my family has lived in a semi-rural city that, according to the most recent demographics, is 59% white, 22% Hispanic, and 11% Black.…… Read more “Our Kids Can’t Really Be Friends: How White Supremacy and Fragility Affect the Relationships of Children.”

    February 19, 2019July 3, 2020 by Informed Scholar

    Division, Schism, and other Prevailing “Walls” of Hades

    I’m copiously optimistic. I have been all of my life, and although life for me “ain’t been no crystal stair”, hope and optimism govern my outlook on…… Read more “Division, Schism, and other Prevailing “Walls” of Hades”

    January 30, 2019January 30, 2019 by Informed Scholar

    The Church: A Beautifully Flawed Gathering of Imperfect People For the Transformation of The World

    One day (last year) while on my daily scroll of Instagram I came across a post from famous radio personality Charlamagne The God about famed singer Jennifer Hudson…… Read more “The Church: A Beautifully Flawed Gathering of Imperfect People For the Transformation of The World”

    December 12, 2018 by Informed Scholar

    The Jabari Tribe: The Hood of Wakanda

    If we don’t give our hoods around the world a seat at the table there will not be any real unity within the Diaspora, and consequently no changes to the oppression we face in the world.

    March 23, 2018March 23, 2018 by Informed Scholar

    They’re Hating, I’m Inspired: What Black Fathers Can Learn From LaVar Ball

    Over a year ago the world was introduced LaVar Ball sitting court side of his son Lonzo Ball’s basketball game as he prepared to lead UCLA on…… Read more “They’re Hating, I’m Inspired: What Black Fathers Can Learn From LaVar Ball”

    December 18, 2017 by Informed Scholar

    The Second Gospel of KRIT: Why 4eva Is a Mighty Long Time is Good News to Hip-Hop

    Two years ago when Justin Scott, better known to the rest of the world as Big KRIT, dropped his classic album Cadillactica, it was like a new…… Read more “The Second Gospel of KRIT: Why 4eva Is a Mighty Long Time is Good News to Hip-Hop”

    November 29, 2017November 29, 2017 by Informed Scholar

    The Theology of a Sneakerhead

    “Shoes was the worstest trouble. We weared rough russets when it got cold, and it seem powerful strange they’d never git them to fit… We prays for…… Read more “The Theology of a Sneakerhead”

    November 7, 2017 by Informed Scholar

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