Here are five things worth paying attention to this week. These are designed to expose you to a perspective you may not normally come across in your daily lives.
1. The arts are a good reflection of our societal dialogue, and movies can bring this dialogue to life in unique ways. A new film directed by Spike Lee and produced by Jordan Peele, is telling an intriguing story of friendship, racism and ways to combat hate:
2. Kanye West has almost always been a polarizing figure, but in recent interviews his polarization has hit a new level. This article provides a powerful analysis of both Kanye and society.
3. Water is a basic commodity that most of us take for granted. Some communities can’t afford to take it for granted.
4. We hear so much about prejudice and privilege, but we rarely see healthy dialogue modeled. This phone call changed all of that:
5. If you aren’t talking about This Is America in your worship services, Sunday school classes or dinner tables, you need to be:
Ben Tapper has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Manchester University, a master’s degree in public affairs from Indiana University and is currently pursuing a master of divinity from Christian Theological Seminary. He serves as the faith formation coordinator for First Mennonite Church in Indianapolis, Indiana, and is actively involved in community engagement.
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