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Alicia Akins

Alicia Akins is a writer and recovering expat based in DC. She is a student at RTS Washington and serves as a deaconess in her church, Grace DC Downtown. You can find more of her writing at www.feetcrymercy.com and follow her on twitter @feetcrymercy.

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A Bigger Vision for Diversity

Alicia Akins shares how her time abroad enlarged her vision for diversity beyond black and white.... Read more.

Christ’s Body, Broken For Deniers of Racism

Alicia Akins reflects on her experience serving communion to a man who seemed unconcerned about those experiencing racism.... Read more.

Be Patient with Slow Growers, Late Bloomers, and Those Yet Unseeing

Alicia Akins reminds us to be patient with brothers and sisters who are slow to understand.... Read more.

When I Recognized Race: Alicia Akins

Alicia Akins reflects on coming to love something she used to hate about herself–her black skin.... Read more.