Michael Gerson, an op-ed columnist for The Washington Post, wrote a memorable line as a speech-writer for then President George W. Bush in which he described the black community as suffering in education from the “soft bigotry of low expectations.” (Referring, of course, to the elitist perception that high standards weren’t achievable for black Americans and […]
I’ve been talking about Resurgence, so why divergence today to what might seem off-topic? Answer: because it’s not. I’m setting the stage for the next group of resurgent men for the black community, ones with a different function than cleats on the ground. It’s not a political post per se, but I want to talk […]
Resurgent black men take a real risk stepping out of stereotypes. Just ask NFL Hall of Famer Jim Brown, whose Pro Football Hall of Fame Bio states, Jim Brown was a superb craftsman whose primary job was to run with the football for the Cleveland Browns. For nine seasons, he did it better than any […]
Dr. Benjamin Carson is awaiting his confirmation vote for Secretary of Housing and Urban Development as I write this. Articles on how to achieve successful cities describe what the confirmation hearings revealed, which hint at a mere fraction of the man and what God is doing with him. Sure, some have decried Benjamin Carson’s lack […]
On January 20, 2017, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas administered the oath of office for Vice-President Pence. It was a first and ought to have been widely lauded as such to inspire young men to pursue careers in justice, not just making a career of protesting for social justice. Clarence Thomas’ administration of the oath […]
As that unproductive so-called Women’s March proves, white America has its manhood problems too. But the stirring of God right now is in the black community and Steve Harvey is one among many real men leading the way of resurgence and faith. He’s not out there protesting. He’s rolling up his sleeves like a man and working […]
I’m not black and I’m not a man, but I sure appreciate strong male leadership. I look at men like Steve Harvey, Jim Brown, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, Dr. Benjamin Carson, Jason Riley, LeBron James, and Shelby Steele (among many others) and I’m getting really excited about what God is doing in terms of […]
Today, Donald J. Trump will place his hand on the Lincoln Bible and take the oath of office to serve the American people as our 45th President. I cannot remember a time in my life when a President has been the target of so many arrows even prior to taking office. I believe it’s important […]
On Friday January 20th just prior to the swearing in ceremony for President-elect Donald J. Trump, our Vice-President Mike Pence will be placing his hand on the Reagan family Bible, opened to the same passage the 40th US President Ronald Reagan used (2 Chronicles 7:14). It’s a passage of Scripture originally meant for God’s chosen people, the Israelites, […]
The next installment in our prayer for America’s leaders and our gratitude for their service, we offer this prayer for outgoing Vice-President Joe Biden and his family. They too will experience the sudden departure from what has been normal life for the past eight years. They deserve our prayers. Why do we pray for our […]
