Rare is the movie that can eloquently address racial divisiveness without making us feel as if we just took our daily multivitamin—healthy but flavorless. Black or White (PG-13 for strong language) is this year’s vitamin. Acting heavyweights Kevin Costner and Octavia Spencer take care of the eloquence—giving nuanced and deeply felt performances—but it is not enough for a film that boils down to a melodramatic public service announcement with our nation’s ongoing racial tensions as the backdrop.
Race Issues
With the Roe v. Wade anniversary one week away, I’m about to ask you to do something that I rarely do: Watch a 37-minute video. (That’s about 30 minutes longer than those I might click on.)
America's most surprising military victory was also a win over prejudice
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by Marvin Olasky
Posted 1/08/15, 11:32 am
Two hundred years ago today, on January 8, 1815, the Battle of New Orleans ended with dramatic casualty numbers: 71 Americans vs. 2,042 British soldiers. You may know the basics, but probably never heard about the importance of U.S. Gen. Andrew Jackson’s beliefs.
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In Minneapolis, churches pursue the hard work of reconciliation
Race Issues | Twin Cities pastors work long-term toward racial harmony following a chaotic summer of protests and riots