For weeks afterwards I contacted people on campus to find the person who might have recorded that event and evidently it was not recorded. It was so wonderful that I wanted to share it with others. I hope that Whitworth will invite you to return, or perhaps Gonzaga University in Spokane.
I was there that night at Whitworth University in Spokane and I had two of my teen grandkids along with me. We absolutely loved the experience of you and hope you will return to Spokane soon! That was an amazing night.
Thank you, Austin. Most of what you shared must seem very basic to you, but it is unlearning for me. Growing up as a person of privilege, I am devoting my reading to historical sources by black authors from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. What a rich history it is.
I remember hearing about the Exodus story but not really in quite the way you share it. It was more about Moses than the people as a whole. However, I do remember hearing sermons about how slavery is okay, because it is mentioned in the New Testament. But what was omitted is how slaves should be treated. It was always brushed off. There was never any explanation of who the slaves were, why they were enslaved. My questioning always led the subordination of women and that we shouldn't be questioning the Bible or our "Elders".
Thank you for the enlightenment. Where I struggle today is finding a place or where to join in for justice.
If you’re interested, consider researching Black Liberation Theology… it is the exact opposite of the “power over” theology that you (and many, many others) were taught.
Beautiful and thought provoking. Thank you. ❤️
For weeks afterwards I contacted people on campus to find the person who might have recorded that event and evidently it was not recorded. It was so wonderful that I wanted to share it with others. I hope that Whitworth will invite you to return, or perhaps Gonzaga University in Spokane.
So much awesomeness in this piece! Thank you for introducing me to Caroline Wanga… that video was 🔥🔥🔥
She is a force!
Love this!
Thank you for this! Yes, back to action!
I was there that night at Whitworth University in Spokane and I had two of my teen grandkids along with me. We absolutely loved the experience of you and hope you will return to Spokane soon! That was an amazing night.
It was amazing for *me*. I loved being with you all!
Thank you, Austin. Most of what you shared must seem very basic to you, but it is unlearning for me. Growing up as a person of privilege, I am devoting my reading to historical sources by black authors from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. What a rich history it is.
So , so impactful. Sharing across all my platforms.🙌🏾
You know this means so much to me 🙏🏾
I remember hearing about the Exodus story but not really in quite the way you share it. It was more about Moses than the people as a whole. However, I do remember hearing sermons about how slavery is okay, because it is mentioned in the New Testament. But what was omitted is how slaves should be treated. It was always brushed off. There was never any explanation of who the slaves were, why they were enslaved. My questioning always led the subordination of women and that we shouldn't be questioning the Bible or our "Elders".
Thank you for the enlightenment. Where I struggle today is finding a place or where to join in for justice.
If you’re interested, consider researching Black Liberation Theology… it is the exact opposite of the “power over” theology that you (and many, many others) were taught.