The Christian university’s president pledges to honor slain alumnus Botham Jean ‘in his own unique way on our campus.’ By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle Harding University will retain the name of its daily chapel venue — Benson Auditorium — despite an online petition signed by more than 18,000 that characterized the late George S. Benson as “a vocal racist and supporter of segregation.” Bruce McLarty, president … Continue reading Despite petition, Harding to keep George S. Benson’s name on its chapel venue

George Floyd’s death has inspired positive dialogue in many Churches of Christ. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle When I was in grade school, my mother said my best friend, Tyra, could come over and play. Mom was surprised, though, when I stepped off the school bus with a Black boy. I never had mentioned my friend’s race; his color didn’t matter to … Continue reading On topic of race, there’s so much that I don’t know

Some believers point to a radical, anti-Christian agenda. Others see racism at play in the slogan’s opposition. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle To Christians such as Taneise Perry, the phrase “Black Lives Matter” voices a simple truth about the importance of equal treatment and justice for Black Americans. To Perry, a Black mother of three sons, the viral hashtag #BlackLivesMatter has little to do … Continue reading Why the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement is so controversial to many Christians