 By Thulani Conrad Moore, ROJ Trainer
Applying an Antiracist Analysis: In a recent development, the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) made a decision that highlights its commitment to preserving evangelical white male dominance. By choosing to expel congregations with female pastors, the SBC has revealed a clear agenda: to consolidate and perpetuate white power through the means of white male dominance. In this blog post, we will delve deeper into this current event and analyze the underlying motives driving such actions. Echoes of Charlottesville: Remembering the events of a few years ago in Charlottesville, Virginia, we witnessed a gathering of white men chanting, "You will not replace us, Jews will not replace us." This chilling display of fear reflects the broader
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 By Thulani Conrad Moore, ROJ Trainer
In our ongoing struggle for racial justice and antiracism, we find ourselves constantly sidetracked by distractions that prevent us from addressing the root issue – systemic and institutional white male dominance. While efforts have been made to promote diversity since the late sixties and early seventies, from diversity training to sensitivity training and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives, we still witness the perpetuation of white male dominance within our country's systems and institutions. Take a quick look at the makeup of the current US Senate, for example. This blog post aims to shed light on the persistent distractions and unveil the importance of focusing on interrupting white male dominance. What we saw in Charlottesville: The events in Charlottesville a few years ago, where young white males marched with tiki torches, showcased the deep-rooted fear within white male communities. Their chants of "You will not replace us" and "Jews will not  Facebook Live conversation with members of the ROJ Collective and friends
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