As if you did not already know, racism hurts like hell. And I am not just talking about institutional and systematic racism that prevents people from getting employment, decent housing, and a good education, but am also referring to the all-out, blatantly overt assault on a person because of the color of their skin. The …
Greatest Love of All
Since the news of Whitney Houston's death, I have found myself reflecting on the songs of hers that have been most meaningful to me. I would have to say that my favorite one is 'I Believe in You and Me.' Though I haven't watched the Preacher's Wife in years, I can still see her on …
The Great Divorce
I don't know about you, but I am finding an interesting dynamic playing out in the church today and those loosely affiliated with the church among people concerned about social justice. As a result of a deep history of injustice, oppression, exploitation and slavery, some people are divorcing the Gospel from messages of social justice …
I Am Not My Hair: Reflections from a Disappointed Consumer
Last night I ran a quick errand at the Target right by my apartment in Shoreview as there were some things that I needed that I had run out of. One of the things that I needed was a hair product for my natural hair. Now, I went fully aware that Target carries a limited …
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Video: Spurring Change for Social Justice
I just put together this one minute video that I would love for you to watch. Where do we start? How do we, as a church, as a people, create the change that we so desperately need. Send me your own ideas in a video to ebanna22@gmail.com. I am excited to hear what you have …
Pulling At the Heart Strings
I don't know about you, but I personally find it difficult to stay focused on one thing. So many issues and needs pull at my heartstrings, and me being the person that I am, I want to address them all. I want to solve all of the world's problems, not because I am prideful or …
Ebony Johanna 