Resources
RESOURCES
““Our crown has already been bought and paid for. All we have to do is wear it.” James Baldwin”
“BLACK AND FREE” Webinar 6.25.21
What does it mean for Black people to be free? The National Center for Institutional Diversity’s second annual Juneteenth celebration brought together scholars and activists to share their perspectives on freedom and liberation in African Diasporic communities in the United States.
“Still…We Rise” Webinar 6.19.20
Are you a graduate student or an early career scholar? This panel convened six Black scholars across higher education, history, clinical psychology, and public health to address the ways in which they experience and navigate the intersections of their racial and ethnic, religious, and other identities within academia.
TIPS for GRANT WRITING 1.19.21
The connected faith study
Digital Black Religion: A Freedom and Futures Event, June 15-17, 2023. To learn more about how Black Americans use digital tools for religious and spiritual purposes, click here. For more information about the Connected Faith Study, please contact the principal investigator, Dr. Erika Gault.
MICHIGAN MINDS PODCAST
7.2.21
Why should Juneteenth matter to you and me? Join me for a 13-minute listen as I share about the significance of Juneteenth in today’s world.
empower religious youth
3 minute read
How can we empower and encourage religious youth? Here’s a 3 minute read, complete with embedded resources for empowering religious youth to thrive. I was invited by the Thrive Center for Human Development at Fuller Theological Seminary to spotlight different ways in which we can, regardless of faith or belief background, promote thriving for youth in religious communities. Recommendations for clergy, clinicians, parents and caregivers, researchers, and educators are provided!
the faith of black girls
5 minute read
Are you a researcher? Healthcare provider? Clergy? Youth advocate? This is a must-read. Did you know that Black girls and women are the most religious and spiritual out of all racial, ethnic, and gender groups in the United States? Understanding the different ways in which religion and spirituality may function positively for Black girls can strengthen our efforts to empower, equip, and advocate for positive developmental and health outcomes.
religion & DISABILITY 10.21.21
Center for the Study of Religion and American Culture, October 21, 2021.
never would have made it
Black Mental Wellness Conference, November 6, 2021