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.
An Honest Look at the History of Racism in Education
Courtney Reissig gives a brief overview of the rise of private schools in America and examines her own educational decisions and the effects they have had.
When I Recognized Race: Danya Karina Albright
Danya Albright recounts a horrifying instance of racism that shows just how bad things can still be today.
Two Ways to Avoid Slander
Austin Suter explores two expressions of the same kind of mistake and encourages Christians to extend more charity in disagreement.
When I Recognized Race: Chrys Jones
Chrys Jones shares his experience in coming to understand racism through relationships as a young man.
Election Special: Conviction is Not the Problem
Austin Suter shares three ways to pray on Election Day.
When I Recognized Race: Nate Brooks
Nate Brooks shares how he was slow to believe accounts of racism by minority brothers and sisters. He encourages Christians to listen, empathize, and pray.
Prayer of Praise
This is a prayer of praise that Isaac gave while teaching recently on race. It demonstrates the heart we have for this ministry. We do this because we love and fear God.
Meet the Black Church: Lulu Fleming
John Talley III introduces us to Lulu Fleming, a missionary and faithful servant of Jesus.
Word Study: Power
Austin Suter provides a careful definition for the term power—a word we frequently encounter in discussions about race and racism.
Saying Hard Things
Ryan King explains the ways in which real unity sometimes requires hard conversations.