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John Powell

Fierce urgency

As the presidential race becomes more intense, the rhetoric, division and hatred have intensified. There is a deep-seated hostility toward marginalized people. The idea of

John Powell

June 20, 2016

We have heard a lot about evangelicals recently, particularly their engagement in political campaigns. Evangelical Christianity has been equated with Christian factions that support ultra-conservative

John Powell

May 9, 2016

Prejudice finds a haven

I recently returned home from Florida by way of Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky and Ohio on Interstate 75. As I traveled, I noticed several large Confederate

John Powell

March 28, 2016

Accessible education is a faith and justice issue

I’ve had several conversations questioning the validity of the quote, “Now we are faced with an onslaught of potential annihilation,” in my March 16, 2015,

John Powell

February 15, 2016

Year of opportunity

A friend told me about an incident he experienced just before Christmas. He was awakened one morning at 3:30 a.m. in a cold sweat from

John Powell

January 4, 2016

Giving thanks in an anxious world

I came across some Thanksgiving statistics: Eighty-eight percent of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving Day. An individual might consume an average of 4,500 calories at Thanksgiving

John Powell

November 23, 2015

Hope is a decision

As the forces of discontent continue in our communities, recent headlines have indicated that the South is more racist than other areas. It is easy

John Powell

October 12, 2015

Death by favorite weapon

The issue of gun ownership has entered the national conversation again after mass shootings in Charleston, S.C., and Lafayette, La. While the murders in Charleston

John Powell

August 31, 2015

Racist violence, domestic terrorism

Our communities are reeling from the brutal, racist assassination of African-American parishioners in Charleston, S.C. The arson of six black churches in Georgia, North and

John Powell

July 20, 2015

Climate of discontent

A friend told me about a conversation with a colleague who said, “You seem to have a bee in your bonnet about racism and violence

John Powell

June 8, 2015

White fragility

We have heard many apologies in recent months, particularly from white communities, regarding racial, ethnic and gender issues. There has been a lot to apologize

John Powell

April 27, 2015

Lives that matter

Reflecting on Black History Month in February caused me to ponder violent attacks — past and present — and the veiled assaults on black folks

John Powell

March 16, 2015

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