Race & Ethnicity Articles and Interviews
Read articles and interviews on racial justice and ethnic identity, brought to you by IVP Extra.
Four Indigenous Authors Reflect on Native American Heritage
In this article, four authors share wisdom from their stories, cultures, and faith journeys. T. Christopher Hoklotubbe, Terry Wildman, Randy Woodley, and H. Daniel Zacharias offer reflections on what they treasure most about their heritage, what they wish others understood, and why Indigenous wisdom is vital for the future of the church and the world.
Autores de IVP hablan sobre el Mes de la Herencia Hispana, la diversidad y qué es lo que las comunidades hispanas y latinas necesitan escuchar en estos momentos.
En honor al Mes de la Herencia Hispana, los autores de IVP Natalia Kohn Rivera, Robert Chao Romero, Kristel Acevedo y Marlena Graves comparten sus perspectivas sobre la celebración de la historia, cultura e identidad hispana y latina y comparten palabras de aliento a estas comunidades para hoy.
IVP Authors Discuss Hispanic Heritage Month, Diversity, and What Hispanic and Latino Communities Need to Hear Right Now
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, IVP authors Natalia Kohn Rivera, Robert Chao Romero, Kristel Acevedo, and Marlena Graves share their perspectives on celebrating Hispanic and Latino history, culture, and identity and give words of encouragement to these communities for today.
From a Mother’s Heart to the World: Tara Hackney on Rewriting a Timeless Classic for Today's Children
In this heartfelt interview, Tara shares how she reimagined the classic song to celebrate the unique and intentional way each child is created. Keep reading to learn how she invites families everywhere to join in spreading the timeless message that every child is perfectly made and perfectly loved.
An Interview with the Author of "Swing Low"
Walter Strickland’s Swing Low is a rich, in-depth project of historical understanding in two complementary volumes: a comprehensive narrative of the history of Black Christianity in America since colonial times alongside a full volume of historical documents enabling readers to hear the voices of the African American church for ourselves.
A Conversation with the Editors of "The New Testament in Color"
Listen in on this conversation with "The New Testament in Color" volume editors Esau McCaulley, Janette H. Ok, Osvaldo Padilla, and Amy Peeler as they share insight into the process of bringing together this first-of-its-kind multi-ethnic Bible commentary.
What Is Juneteenth? How Christians Can Engage with Black History
How can Christians engage with Juneteenth? Take this opportunity to educate yourself, your family, and your church on Black history in America and get practical ideas to become a part of the continuing story of justice and reconciliation in your community.
6 Ways Academics Can Care for Each Other Well
Dominick S. Hernández is a Latino scholar within evangelical academia. Read about his career journey in Christian higher education, including his tips for how fellow academics can care for each other well and lift each other up.
Navigating Evangelical Academia as an Ethnic Minority Scholar
Sherelle Ducksworth is a Black female scholar within evangelical academia. Read about her experience as a woman of color navigating a career in Christian higher education, including her advice and encouragement for other BIPOC scholars as they chart their academic path.
A Conversation on Christian Abolitionist History with Douglas M. Strong and Albert G. Miller
In the book "Awakening to Justice" The Dialogue on Race and Faith project presents groundbreaking scholarship on Christian abolitionist history. Read this interview to hear more from two of the book's coauthors, Douglas M. Strong and Albert G. Miller.
A Conversation on Asian American Identity & Faith
In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, join IVP for a conversation with the authors of Learning Our Names. Sabrina S. Chan, Linson Daniel, E. David de Leon, and La Thao share insights into the creation and purpose of the book, what they hope readers take from it, and more.
21 Poems by Black Authors
Connecting to Black history through poetry can powerfully shape how you see God, yourself, and others. Will you take time this Black History Month to explore works of art by Black creators? IVP Associate Editor Nilwona Nowlin has curated this list of poems by Black authors to inspire you to read one a day during Black History Month.
Terry Wildman on the Making of the "First Nations Version," a New Indigenous Bible Translation
In this interview, Terry Wildman tells of his encounter with a Hopi version of the New Testament, and how that experience planted the seed that became The First Nations Version of the New Testament, reflecting the oral storytelling of Native cultures.
Five Authors Discuss Black History, Faithful Justice, and Hope for the Future
In this fascinating interview, IVP authors Barbara Peacock, MelindaJoy Mingo, Terence Lester, Antipas Harris, and A. D. "Lumkile" Thomason share their ideas for new ways we can be celebrating Black History Month as well as their hopes for the future of racial reconciliation in America.
