Did my parents make the right choice to raise us on Minneapolis’ North Side? Guest contributor: Alyssa Miller / September 30, 2026 Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones’ article about her decision to send her daughter to a low-income and mostly Black public school sparked public conversation. Here is my response by Alyssa Joy Miller When I toldContinue reading “Our Daughter’s article posted in Minneapolis Star Tribune: Did my parents make the right choice to raise us on the Northside?”
Category Archives: Culture and Society
Racism: Responding in Kind
Our first racist encounter in ministry – Listen to what God did! Video on Racism: Responding in Kind!
The Color of Flesh
Understanding Race, Color & Ethnicity In first grade I had a pack of 16 crayons. I was happy, until I looked at Tracy and Susan. They each had a box. I just had a pack. They had 64 crayons. I had 16. Tracy reminded me daily of that fact. It even led to aContinue reading “The Color of Flesh”
The Biblical Root of Racism
The Biblical Root of Racism Racist! Few labels are hurled in today’s rhetoric that packs such a combative punch. The knee-jerk reaction to the charge of racism is immediate denial. No one wants to admit to racism. It has become viewed as one of society’s most evil sins. And for this reason I have foundContinue reading “The Biblical Root of Racism”
Dirke’s blog: Why Wait till Christmas?
She was sitting in the doorway to the mall. I just assumed she was about to ask me for money… just like most of the tattered dressed, ashy faced, too much drama for TV people I saw begging ‘round there all the time. I expected a story about how she needed money for the bus or.Continue reading “Dirke’s blog: Why Wait till Christmas?”
