Articles
We post several short articles per month, tackling complicated issues and giving space for Christians to share their experiences about race in an edifying way. Longer essays are a scholarly contribution to UWP. They examine racism in the church in light of historical and theological contexts. Both Short-Form and Long-Form essays are written by people burdened with racial reconciliation in the church.
Why Racism Doesn’t Cause Us to Despair
Austin Suter shares some recent discouragements based on reading church history and explores two reasons why the presence of racism in our midst should not lead us to despair.
When I Recognized Race: Gavin Ortlund
Gavin Ortlund shares how suffering reshaped his perspective on race.
Meet the Black Church: Tom Skinner
Pastor Rechab Gray introduces readers to Tom Skinner, preacher and revolutionary of the Civil Rights Movement.
Black History Keeps Our Eyes Open
Rayshawn Graves reflects on the role of black history in providing us with better perspective all year.
R.I.P, The Benefit of the Doubt
Isaac Adams reminds us that giving conversation partners the benefit of the doubt may not be popular, but it is deeply Christian.
Black History Month is an Opportunity
Austin Suter offers some encouragement and recommended resources for black history month.
Opposing Racism in Theory and Practice
Austin Suter argues that it is not enough to only oppose racism in theory rather than practice.
Reconciliation Is Not Forced But Felt
Rayshawn Graves explores Paul’s exhortations to Philemon to see what they teach us about reconciliation and the gospel.
Introduction to Latino and Hispanic Issues (Part 2)
Danya Albright gives us three reasons why Hispanic and Latino voices are often left out of broader conversations about race.
When I Recognized Race: Alejandra Hargrave
Alejandra Hargrave shares the anxiety and confusion she felt when she first encountered a form which required her to select her race.