Writer and Multi Genre Theologian; Author of Red Lip Theology: For Church Girls Who've Considered Tithing to the Beauty Supply Store When Sunday Morning Isn't Enough Describing the Work What I like to say is that I try to create space for Black women to see themselves and understand themselves holistically and reimagine healthier relationships… Continue reading An Interview with Candice Marie Benbow
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A Theological Reflection on Rest
(Offered at Ebenezer Baptist Church’s Navigating Our World (N.O.W.) service on Wednesday, July 28, 2021) In early July, I had a conversation with a friend where I was told that “At the end of your day, you have to choose you.” I meditated and reflected on this. What does it mean to choose you or… Continue reading A Theological Reflection on Rest
For My Black Women
Background This week has been a week for Black women. Some celebrated Kamala Harris becoming the first Black woman to be a major party’s nominee for vice president while others highlighted the ways her policies as a prosecutor harmed other Black women, notably poor Black women. Still others leaned into their misogynoir and began using… Continue reading For My Black Women
“The Most Neglected Person in America”: Reflections on the Lack of Care for Black Women
Malcolm X once said, “The most disrespected person in America is the Black woman. The most unprotected person in America is the Black woman. The most neglected person in America is the Black woman.” I think of this often. “The most disrespected person in American is the Black woman.” Disrespect is…Black women being the most… Continue reading “The Most Neglected Person in America”: Reflections on the Lack of Care for Black Women
“It’s Time for the Church to Come Home”
Today, my heart is grieved. My heart is grieved because the Church as a body has gotten off track. We’ve lost our way. While there are some churches who have been true to the gospel and message of Jesus, many have gotten distracted. They’ve gotten caught up in what the people want. They’ve gotten caught… Continue reading “It’s Time for the Church to Come Home”
Deirdre Jonese Austin 