“When fear has its fingers on triggers, people die. And before your mind races to picture the guns, not all triggers are attached to weapons.”
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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”
Fear, Fragility, and the Quest for Power in The United Methodist Church
This not the Spirit of God but the spirit of fear!
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”
Hip-Hop, Opportunity, and Black Privilege: A Young Pastor’s Views on Charlamagne’s New Book
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For the last several years, my mornings have consisted of the following: An alarm, a yawn, a glance to the right to…
The Lesson Some HBCU Presidents Should Learn from Bethune-Cookman’s Commencement Mistake
There is no way to sugar coat this: Dr. Edison Jackson, president of Bethune-Cookman University, simply eff’d up! There is no reason to wonder why people are…… Read more “The Lesson Some HBCU Presidents Should Learn from Bethune-Cookman’s Commencement Mistake”
A Smooth Pass
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One of my favorite sporting events to watch, especially around this time of year, are track and field events. As the 2016…
Son to Mother
Son to Mother By Marcus Jones Well, Mama, Let me tell you, Life for me aint been no easy road Although you have shown me the…… Read more “Son to Mother”
The Compartment Is Full…
When I was in college there was a male leadership program designed to aid young Black males into becoming leaders. The program’s goal was to help us…… Read more “The Compartment Is Full…”
Why Millennials Are Leaving The Church: A Hip-Hop’er’s Response
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There is a common saying when an occurrence causes a chain reaction: “That’s the straw that broke the camel’s back!” In other…
