Conversations on Blessing the Block Season 2

This summer I had the privilege of once again executive producing a series for Anacostia River Church called Conversations on Blessing the Block. This season we got to sit down with authors and academics to discuss how the core directives found in Jeramiah 29:4-11 are worked out in black communities. Below are links to the entire series.

OUR PLACE OF EXILE

Conversation focused on the history and culture of Anacostia with Jessica Grieser author of The Black Side of the River: Race, Language, and Belonging in Washington, DC.

BUILD HOUSES AND LIVE IN THEM

Conversation focused on housing patterns, development, and trends in black communities with Derek Hyra author of Race, Class, and Politics in the Cappuccino City.

PLANT GARDENS AND EAT FROM THEM

Conversation focused on efforts and trends in food production and provision in black communities with Ashanté M. Reese author of Black Food Geographies Race, Self-Reliance, and Food Access in Washington, D.C

MARRY AND HAVE CHILDREN

Conversation focused on family formation and support efforts in black communities with Dorothy Roberts author of Torn Apart: How the Child Welfare System Destroys Black Families--and How Abolition Can Build a Safer World.

SEEK THE WELFARE OF THE CITY

Conversation focused on a major issue that affects quality of life in black communities with Kristin Henning author of Rage of Innocence: How America Criminalizes Black Youth.

DO NOT BE DECEIVED

Conversation focused on how the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ can impact the religious lies prevalent in black communities with Vince Bantu author of A Multitude of All Peoples: Engaging Ancient Christianity's Global Identity.