"Our theology must emerge consciously from an investigation of the socioreligious experience of black people, as that experience is reflected in black stories of God's dealigns with black people in the struggle of freedom." —James Cone, God of the Oppressed.

On this episode of 20 Minute Takes, Nikki Toyama-Szeto chats with author Danté Stewart on the sacredness of Black stories and experiences. Danté is the author of Shoutin' in the Fire: An American Epistle. Listen in on this rich conversation.

You can follow Danté on Instagram and Twitter @stewartdantec
and find more information about him and his work on his website.