“The concept of “keep sweet” is a manipulative tool that forces conformity within faith communities. “Keep sweet” is synonymous with the Southern niceties that spew out of white religion, keeping people from disagreeing with their religious leaders or practicing civil disobedience.”

Click here to read Erica Whitaker’s article for Baptist News Global, written in connection with Dr. Lewis Brogdon’s op ed in the East Hampton Star.

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