Four Black thought leaders who make Black teenagers feel seen & heard

This Juneteenth week, get to know Black theologians whose work can speak directly to the Black experience and faith of your young people.

Voices of freedom Dear Webmaster220, Juneteenth is a story of liberation delayed. While President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation became law in 1863, it wasn't until two years later that General Lee formally surrendered and the Civil War was over. Then on June 19th, 1865, Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas to announce that slavery had ended. Finally, this "freedom" was realized. A two-and-a-half year delay for the enslaved due to bureaucracy and logistics. True freedom for the Black experience always feels delayed, and in that delay, it's important we listen to those who have been preaching liberation since the beginning. During Black History Month, MLK Day, and Juneteenth, many organizations make statements, publish blog posts, and make commitments. But there's nearly always a delay between commitment, law, and lived reality. As we sit in the waiting, who we listen to matters. Our ancestors, thought leaders, and theologians' voices are needed for every generation to be food for the soul to carry us through our daily journey of the now and not yet. Today on the blog, I'd like to introduce you to four Black thought leaders who can help bring words of hope and liberation to the doorsteps of today's teenagers.   Read Now   This Juneteenth, and all year long, I hope these voices can help the Black young people in your life feel seen, heard, and understood.   Yours, Ahren Samuel Multicultural Project Assistant   Has your church been looking for deeper answers? Our next Growing Young cohort is for you. Download the info sheet and sign up today! Reserve my Spot   How can superhero films help us discuss identity? Create space for conversations that engage your teens' realities. Read Now   Why young people need an adult like you Gaining a new look at today's teenagers. Read Now Engage a diverse generation Help your young people faithfully explore issues that are important to God. Talking about Race with Teenagers provides the steps you need to lead caring conversations race, culture, immigration, and power.   Learn More

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