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The Jazz Theologian
Facing Race (p3)
By
Robert Gelinas
Race is a tension that has been introduced into our culture that is wrought with internal conflict. The effects are deeply psychological. There is a video worth watching that drives the point home. It’s called, "A Girl Like Me," and can be seen here. Watch it and weep. (It’s about 7 minutes but worth every…
Facing Race (p2)
By
Robert Gelinas
Race is inherent to the American experience. The next season of Survivor is going to divide the teams up according to race. Most people attend churches and live in neihborhoods that resemble their ace. The price of a private adoption is based upon skin tone. There is a pastor in Seattle who has drawn attention…
Facing Race (p1)
By
Robert Gelinas
To talk about jazz is to talk about race. To choose a jazz based faith is to face race head on and to let it’s questions and tensions fuel one’s faith. A jazz based faith is not a race dominated approach to life, rather, it is to recognize the uniqueness of the American experience as…
The 2006 Black Weblog Awards
By
Robert Gelinas
It’s that time of year again. The 2006 Black Weblog Awards are in the final stage of voting. There are finalist in a number of categories. I am familiar with two of them and, in my opinion, they are worthy of your vote. Maurice Broaddus is in the running for Best Topical Blog and Rod…
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