When we see color, our eyes can be opened in new ways to the continuing systemic disparities of our multiracial society. When we become color-brave, we choose to see color for the sake of racial equality and flourishing.
In her viral TED Talk, Mellody Hobson proposes that instead of being color-blind, we become color-brave. Those who deny color will remain naïvely unaware of their unconscious racial biases and unwittingly inhibit the conversations about race that are needed for greater racial equity. When people focus on not seeing color, they may also fail to see discrimination.” The reality is that those who do not see race cannot see racial disparity. From Eberhardt, the truth is that “the color-blind approach has consequences that can actually impede our move toward equality. Looking over the scope of his entire life and thought, we see that King was not color-blind.Īnd for good reason-new research shows that a color-blind approach has precisely the opposite outcome than what we intend. is the role model most frequently referenced by color-blind disciples, based on his dream that his “four children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.” However, to assume that King was color-blind (as we understand it) on the basis of one sentence from one speech is to take his words out of context. 27, 2022.Of course, as disciples of Christ we also have Christian role models that we have looked to as color-blind exemplars. Lake Gibson Church will collect the Thanksgiving Offering Nov. We are supporting the actions of Nazarenes loving others in Christ’s name, truly making Christlike disciples in all nations. The Offering of THANKSGIVING allows us to share Christ’s love around the world.
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