by Mitch Randall | Apr 4, 2024 | Feature, Opinion
After 18 years in the same house, Missy and I are moving across town. Now that both of our boys have left home, we’ve decided to downsize. As we prepare for the move, we’ve unpacked and repacked two decades of boxes filled with remarkable memories. With each...
by Mitch Randall | Feb 17, 2022 | Opinion
WARNING: Some language in this article may be offensive to some readers, but isn’t that the point? Hip-hop legend Andre Romelle Young, a.k.a. Dr. Dre, took over the halftime stage at Super Bowl 56. Along with an entourage of Snoop Dog, 50 Cent, Mary J. Blige,...
by Mitch Randall | Feb 14, 2019 | Opinion
Childish Gambino (a.k.a. Donald Glover) made history Sunday night as he won the Grammy for best song and record of the year, making “This Is America” the first rap song to receive the accolade. Gambino’s song and video are the best artistic expressions on race I have...
by Richard Wilson | May 7, 2018 | Opinion
Today, the life of Rev. Dr. James Hal Cone will be celebrated at Riverside Church in New York City. Immediately after the service, his mortal remains will be interred at Fair Lawn Cemetery in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. Over the last week and more, the story of...
by Richard Wilson | Nov 8, 2002 | Opinion
Black Theology is a Christian response to the persistent sin of racism that has stamped—and continues to stamp—American culture. Black Theology is more than a response to racism, however. It is also an invitation and model to see how the Gospel is always concrete,...