

I Almost Got Shot In Chicago
I remember the first time that I ever saw a human being laid down in the streets by gunfire. It was a cold winter’s night back in Harlem...


Should Christians Support Donald Trump?
Back in the late 90s, I had a dream come true. I got the chance to visit West Africa. I can still kind of remember what the air felt...


Reverend Dr. J. Alfred Smith, Sr. Discusses Compassion
Oakland has a history of deeply rooted social problems, many of them connected to the black community’s relationship with the local...


Come Visit Harlem With Me
In 1790, there 115 slaves in Harlem. By 1827, southern bounty hunters were traveling up to Harlem to seek escaped slaves. It couldn’t...


Street Bread And Prison
If I wasn't in the rap game I'd probably have a key knee-deep in the crack game Because the streets is a short stop Either you're...


Why Vote? What Difference Can It Make?
Many years ago, I had a conversation with a supervisor at my job concerning the question of faith and politics. He was a staunch...


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Praying Out Loud For Peace
He said that he was the youngest pastor in the Bay Area. He is 21-years old. On Saturday evening, June 18, 2016, Pastor Leon Scoggins...


A Hood Education
When I was in seminary school, so much of what we were taught about urban ministry came from books. Professors shared theories and...


The Call From Orlando
This morning, I received a phone call from someone who wanted to discuss a piece that I had been contracted to write. I got the sense...