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Intersected: life chances of Black African refugees in the U.S.

This week’s post focuses on the life chances of Black African refugees in the U.S., taking a look at the labor market, how knowledge of the English language plays in (you’ll be surprised!), and what an appropriate faith response might look like.

Not all Americans are White

By: katelynskyebennett 2015-04-042015-04-05

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When I was talking about an acoustic Kinyarwanda song I had heard, acoustic being the style in which I write as a musician, my dad asked if the singer was Rwandan (as opposed to American). “I believe so. He didn’t look American,” I replied, adding, “Or sound American.” In that moment, I realized I had…

Racial Reconciliation: Humility, Listening, and Clear Communication

By: katelynskyebennett 2014-04-272015-12-30

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Sammy Mallow, a sophomore at Wheaton College in IL, spoke about racial reconciliation when I interviewed him for an article this past weekend. His words were simple yet deep, profound and refreshing. I’d like to share some of it here since it does not all fit in The Wheaton Record. Mallow shared the story of…