Black Jesus
In 1877, a stained-glass window depicted Jesus as Black for the first time − a scholar of visual images unpacks its history and significance
By Virginia Raguin — April 5, 2024
(The Conversation) — A stained-glass window, which shows Jesus as a Black man for the first time, tells a story not only of race but of gender, class and ethnicity.
Stained glass window showing dark-skinned Jesus Christ heading to Memphis museum
By Associated Press — February 26, 2024
WARREN, R.I. (AP) — Measuring 12 feet tall and 5 feet wide (3.7 meters by 1.5 meters), the window depicts two biblical passages in which women, also painted with dark skin, appear as equals to Christ.
Pope Francis hasn’t watched TV since 1990. Here are some key moments he missed
By Kimberly Winston — May 27, 2015
(RNS) Here are seven television shows the pope might want to catch up on before his September U.S. trip.
Anti-Semitism * Helmet hair * ROHINGYA : August’s Religious Freedom Recap
By Brian Pellot — September 2, 2014
Anti-Semitism continues to seep across Europe following the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. Motorcycle-riding Sikhs in Ontario must wear helmets, even though they don’t fit over their turbans. And Myanmar is asking foreign officials not use the word “Rohingya,” to which I say “ROHINGYA ROHINGYA ROHINGYA.”
The ‘Splainer: The fuss over ‘Black Jesus’
By Kimberly Winston — August 8, 2014
(RNS) Conservative critics call "Black Jesus" racially and religiously offensive. But it's not the first time artistic depictions of Jesus have gotten people all riled up.
‘Black Jesus’ targeted as ‘blasphemous’ by conservative groups
By Heather Adams — August 6, 2014
(RNS) “Black Jesus” will air late at night, well after most kids are in bed, but One Million Moms' Monica Cole said "blasphemy is blasphemy, no matter what time of day it is."
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