Artist's Corner

STORIES OF LAMENT: THE COLLECTIVE CRIES OF URBAN BLACK LEADERS

By UywiAdmin | June 4, 2020 |

We at UYWI held a lament a few weeks ago with some of our black brothers and Sisters. We poured out our lament and many of you watched. Now we are publishing these laments in written form so that you can internalize the message we so bravely gave you. As you read these lament, we ask…

How to care for oneself during COVID-19: Practical steps for Pastors & Christian Leaders

By David Wang | April 22, 2020 |

Does Self-Care even exist during a pandemic? What does it look like? Psychologist and Pastor David Wang gives practical guidance on how Christian leaders can and should care for themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic.

6 Creative Ways To Engage Youth During Social Distancing

By Susan Delano | April 7, 2020 |

As we’re all figuring out what a “new normal” looks like—as our regular routines have been temporarily interrupted, this has especially been the case for youth workers in the urban context. So here are a few tips to creatively engage with youth during social distancing, that help them process this situation through the lens of the kingdom, through Christ’s Hope, Love, Peace, and Service to others.

Q & A: Darius West, Kingdom Minister & Director of ‘MIC-DROP’

By Susan Delano | March 21, 2020 |

Leading up to the debut of UYWI’s newest podcast, “Monday Morning Church,” UYWI guest writer, Susan Trip DeLano sat down with Darius West, Kingdom Minister and director of the upcoming documentary, “MIC DROP: The Culture Of Christian Hip Hop.”

UYWI BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPOTLIGHT: ALEXANDER JAMES

By Urban Institute | February 27, 2020 |

Native to South Central Los Angeles and raised by a single mother, Alexander took pride in being the black sheep in most circles growing up. Now, he is a young adult director, social activist, youth advocate, and full-time spoken-word artist. An undaunted wordsmith fueled by a heart of passion and a soul forged by a plethora of complex and enriching experiences.

UYWI Black History Month Spotlight: Dr. René Rochester

By Shuree Rivera | February 14, 2020 |

This trailblazing woman of God is living in a time where her dream of diversity and inclusion amongst women and people of color is blossoming into fruition. She brims with joy over seeing more representation in executive leadership within prominent urban ministry organizations.