The Fight for the Soul of America
During his presidential campaign, Joseph Biden often spoke of the election in terms of a fight for the soul of America. During the Democratic National Convention, Biden said, “This campaign isn’t just about winning votes. It’s about winniang the heart and, yes, the...
Faith Leaders in the Public Square Need Dual Loyalties
A good place to begin is with a question. What do I mean by the term dual loyalties? The idea came from a statement Jesus made in response to a question posed to entrap him. His answer was brilliant, profound, and, I believe, instructive for every generation of people...
Leading in a Cultural Windstorm: Reflections on Black Political and Community Leadership
The winds of turmoil and change are blowing. In a sense, we are living in a revolutionary cultural moment. There is a global pandemic that is killing hundreds of thousands of Americans. Millions of Americans are unemployed and uncertain how they are going to make ends...
The Neglected Dimension of Verbal Violence in Politics
The Descent into Violence America is a violent country in every sense of the word – wars abroad, racial ethnic strife, mass shootings, police brutality, gang violence, hate crimes, rape, and domestic violence are reported daily. I can hardly scroll through my Twitter...