In this special bonus episode, we do a Q & A with Pastor Charles Yu on the topic of race. In this wide-ranging conversation, Charles answers questions about how to define race, systemic racism, Critical Race Theory, Black Lives Matter, Blackhawk’s multi-cultural vision, and the next steps we can take as individuals.

4:40 – Charles’ background, 6:39 - defining race, 12:58 - race as a social construct, 14:43 - systemic racism, 32:25 - the Christian faith’s solution for racial injustice, 37:41 - differences between the social justice movement and the Kingdom of God, 42:35 - critical race theory, 47:18 - Black Lives Matter and BH’s involvement with the rally over the summer, 51:29 - Blackhawk’s multi-cultural vision, 55:49 - How should I proceed as an individual?

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Racism without Racists, Eduardo Bonilla-Silva // Red-lining map website - https://dsl.richmond.edu/panorama/redlining/?fbclid=IwAR1pt-baa0eUWUomJ8BUQPlXiV4dbZEXRXQYwJJXvyUcDb71Ant85GuVdzg#loc=12/43.076/-89.468&city=madison-wi&adview=full&adviewer=sidebar // The Color of Law, Richard Rothstein // Phil Vischer videos – Part One: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGUwcs9qJXY&feature=share&app=desktop, Part Two: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-yun74BJEc&t=277s // Biased, Jennifer Eberhardt // 13th (movie) - https://www.netflix.com/title/80091741 // Race resources on our website - http://www.blackhawkchurch.org/resources // Email Tiffany at [email protected] if you’re interested in joining a Race and Faith discussion group! // Contact us at [email protected]. // Music by Travis Agnew