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Set Free: What Juneteenth Means For ALL of U.S.
Today we celebrate. But we also grieve that it’s taken 156 years for African Americans to be included, truthfully, within the history of America and the American Dream. TEARS WELL UP IN MY EYES As I sit here watching the signing of Juneteenth as a national holiday, tears well up in my eyes. I think…
Read MoreDISCIPLESHIP IN THE AGE OF VIDEO GAMES
If the church continues to ignore and dismiss video gaming, we will miss out on one of the biggest opportunities to reach into the culture and connect with our youth and their families.
Read MoreSTORIES OF LAMENT: THE COLLECTIVE CRIES OF URBAN BLACK LEADERS
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…
Read MoreHow to care for oneself during COVID-19: Practical steps for Pastors & Christian Leaders
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.
Read More6 Creative Ways To Engage Youth During Social Distancing
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.
Read MoreI Am Not a Democrat
Can you look past my complexion? This question is a common thought in the minds of Black Americans, from every cultural and ethnic background. Constantly considering the potential of facing discrimination, stereotypes, and the anxiety of someone else’s fear. Hoping that grace or miraculous divine intervention interjects itself in the next racially-charged situation so we…
Read MoreQ & A: Darius West, Kingdom Minister & Director of ‘MIC-DROP’
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.”
Read MoreUYWI Black History Month Spotlight: Dr. René Rochester
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.
Read MoreFERN of Social Club Misfits – This Is Me TV Doc
FERN of Billboard-charting Hip-Hop duo Social Club Misfits recently created an inspiring documentary with This Is Me TV.
Read MoreWill You Be My Neighbor (Powerful Spoken Word By Urban D.)
“Will You Be My Neighbor” is a Powerful Spoken Word by Tampa Pastor, Tommy “Urban D.” Kyllonen.
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