Going outside
As people of the Resurrection, we are called to go outside. Most of the accounts of Jesus’ teachings and healings took place outside rather than inside.
Asian Lives Matter
The dominant powers in this country have set the gameboard where different communities are pitted against one another with myths that we tell of "the other." Contrary to the model minority myth, many Asian Americans suffer from the same racist system that hurts all communities of color. Following the Atlanta massacre, I saw a God-given opportunity to build solidarity as so many allies, especially from the Black community, raised their voices in support.
The Game Board: Second Generation Chinese American Female Edition
Here’s how you play.Wake up in your safe suburban neighborhood, moveahead two spaces...Walk into store and watchas they stare at your half-hidden face.The mask, useless. Your onyx hair andcrescent eyes betrayyour invisibility. Move backthree spaces.
Standing in solidarity with the Asian American community
When you see hate, combat it with love to bring justice. If you hear cries of violence, rise in solidarity to support movement into liberation. Do not be so concerned with your personal problems of the day that you forget to also extend care to your neighbor. Get to know your neighbors to strengthen community connection, harmony, and safety. Join with others to dismantle stereotypes, myths or misconceptions that prevent us from seeing each other’s humanity.
COVID-19 does discriminate: The disproportionate impact of the virus on the poor and vulnerable
The very same systems and power structures that embody racism and oppress the most vulnerable among us under normal circumstances make the experience of living during this global pandemic decidedly unequal.