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Archive for June 12th, 2007

12 Jun

Riverdale Assembly of God and Blackface

The Riverdale Assembly of God took down their site and sent anonymous self-righteous comments to the blog of Tate Hill; the man who first posted photographic proof of their ignorant and racist school celebration. Supporters of The Riverdale Assembly of God claim they actually believe that boys wearing blackface make-up and dressing in mammy costumes [...]

Filed Posted in Appearance, Day to Day, Faith & Religion, Pet Peeves, Pictures, Uncategorized by: Carmen D.Comments Comments 3 Comments

12 Jun

White Christian Creatives and Stereotypical Assumptions

ColumnistCarole McDonnell’s short stories and essays appear online and in print, in speculative fiction, ethnic, and Christian publications. She lives in New York with her husband, two sons, and their pets. Wind Follower, published this month by Juno Books, is Carole’s first novel. This is her post.
Because we live in the 21st century, everyone wants [...]

Filed Posted in Appearance, Cinema, Faith & Religion, Faith in Color, Pet Peeves, Political Correctness?, Uncategorized, Waking Up by: Carole McDonnellComments Comments 2 Comments