I have been working with my denomination’s anti-racism task force, and have thought that creating a Brief Statement of Faith would be helpful and defining. Here is what I have come up with: A Brief Statement of Faith For Anti-Racist Work We believe in the inherent dignity and worth of all of God’s creation.… Read More
BLOG: On Bias, part 4
I know a young man who is from Sudan, and though we share no common blood, I have had the privilege to call him son. His skin is as dark and beautiful as the soil of Minnesota’s farmland and his mother has (thankfully) taught him to take pride in that, as well as in his… Read More
BLOG: On Bias, part 3
When my son was in kindergarten, there was a girl in his class named Miranda. About six weeks into the school year, Miranda decided that she wanted to kiss my son. She started to chase him around the playground at recess and after school trying to catch him and pin him down. At first I… Read More
BLOG: On Bias, part 2
“Bias is the stories that we tell, before we know the truth.” Read More
BLOG: On Bias, a prologue.
“What to do … how to respond … when the good intentions do more damage than any hatred ever could.” Read More
POEM: Sweatbands, A Worldview
I remember well The day my black son walked onto the court With a sweatband on his forehead (It was a particularly sweaty season). The coaches nearly lost their minds. Cocky, arrogant, and full of bad attitude Is what they said. Absolutely no player Would display that show of insolence on their court. Sweat in… Read More
Cathy Mia Kolwey 