You have to watch this interview of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. from BBC before the Inauguration of Barack Obama. He talks about when he thinks America will elect the first African American President.
The interview was taped in 1964.
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Picture above from wikipedia.
Archive for the ‘Racial Reconciliation’ Category
Dr King’s Prediction
Posted in Politics, Racial Reconciliation on January 19, 2009 | Comments Off
Racists are not in heaven
Posted in Racial Reconciliation on February 24, 2008 | Comments Off
February is Black History Month. A study of Black History in the western world will show a tragic story of sin, abuse and many times murder. The fallout from this time of history is still felt today. If you don’t feel it then you are naive. Even the church must feel it.
There is good news. [...]
Abortion and Racism
Posted in Abortion, Racial Reconciliation on January 23, 2008 | 4 Comments »
In light of both Martin Luther King Day and the 35th anniversary of Roe v. Way, I thought this video about the connection between abortion and racism would be sobering:
Also, check out a recent post from Desiring God called Pray for the Third Wave, which highlights a movement among Black and [...]
Proclaiming Racial Reconciliation on MLK Day
Posted in Racial Reconciliation on January 21, 2008 | Comments Off
Many evangelicals waste a day that can be used to proclaim the glory of the God who desires not only to reconcile all peoples to himself, but also desires to reconcile all peoples to one another. John Piper writes (click here to view entire post):
Monday is Martin Luther King day. I encourage all pastors and [...]
“Talking to Children About Race”
Posted in Racial Reconciliation on June 1, 2007 | Comments Off
Pastor Thabiti Anyabwile recently posted on his blog a post called “top ten tips for talking about race.” These were wise words from a redeemed and gospel-centered man. Now, in response to an e-mail, Pastor Anyabwile posted “Talking to Children About Race.” Here are his main points:
Talk with your children about ethnicity [...]
The Gospel’s Annihilation of Racial Prejudice – The call of Francis Grimke
Posted in Book Reviews, Racial Reconciliation on May 12, 2007 | 2 Comments »
I recently finished reading the book The Faithful Preacher: Recapturing the Vision of Three Pioneering African-American Pastors by Thabiti M. Anyabwile. This book is a treasure to read and I’d recommend it to anyone. While reading this book, I was struck by how relevant the messages from these preachers are for us today. Below [...]
“Top Ten Tips for Talking About Race”
Posted in Racial Reconciliation on April 21, 2007 | Comments Off
I ran across this list a while ago and believed it would be helpful in light of the conversation about race that resulted from Don Imus’ racist comments. Pastor Thabiti Anyabwile, a pastor from Grand Cayman, gives his “top ten tips for talking about race.” Wise advice from a redeemed worldview. [...]
