Restore 'Kuwohi' to Mountain Presently Known as Clingman's Dome
The Eastern Band of Cherokee is launching an effort to rename Clingman's Dome, which is located on the border between NC and TN and is...
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Rev. Wes
- Sep 24, 2021
- 2 min
My Spiritual Reflection on the Haitian Immigrant Crisis: Y'all, America Can Do Better
As a Vodouisant, I can't just sit quietly and watch the mistreatment and deportation of Haitian immigrants at the U.S./Mexico border....
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Rev. Wes
- Sep 7, 2021
- 2 min
Will the Real Marie Laveau Please Stand Up?
So many legends and mysteries surround the very real woman known as Marie Laveau from New Orleans. Vodou Queen; devout Roman Catholic;...
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Rev. Wes
- Jun 8, 2021
- 4 min
A Spiritual Reflection on Critical Race Theory and America
As I researched my ancestors, I began to include simple historical dates and facts about slavery in the U.S. to get a clearer picture of...
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Rev. Wes
- Jan 11, 2021
- 1 min
What Does It Mean to Be an Inclusive Heathen?
"The opposite of racism is not inclusion. It is anti-racism." We're discussing this very thing right now at the hospital, and events at...
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Rev. Wes
- Sep 19, 2020
- 1 min
Racialized Paganism Examined in Publication from Cherry Hill Seminary
There are intersections between racialized Pagans and alt-right groups, so I think this is a relevant and important work.
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Rev. Wes
- Aug 27, 2020
- 4 min
Only Jews and Christians Welcome in Rabbi Spero's America
From an interfaith perspective in a religiously diverse country like ours, Rabbi Spero's prayer was a lesson in what not to say.
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Rev. Wes
- Aug 4, 2020
- 1 min
Documentary Explores Complexities of Race, Generations and Reconciliation in America
My friend's documentary "The Other Side of the Coin' asks, "How do we reconcile for the sake of future generations and humanity?"
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Rev. Wes
- Jul 19, 2020
- 2 min
Vodou Lwa Ezili Dantor Speaks in the Language of Protest
As black Americans speak out, Ezili Dantor shows where we must break free into power. How does that work for a privileged white guy like me?
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Rev. Wes
- Jul 9, 2020
- 2 min
Revelations and a Path Forward from "How to Be an Antiracist"
This book reveals where I've failed to be a true antiracist but how to change and work toward true racial equity.
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Rev. Wes
- Jul 8, 2020
- 3 min
"Gods of the Blood" Reveals Intersections of Racism and Paganism
"Gods of the Blood: The Pagan Revival and White Separatism" reveals what lies beneath this disturbing cultural trend.
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Rev. Wes
- Jun 24, 2020
- 5 min
Report on Rally Against Gastonia Confederate Statue
As a descendant of slaveholders and Confederate veterans, I felt it was my obligation to call for the removal of that statue.
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Rev. Wes
- Jun 18, 2020
- 4 min
Jewish Connection to Confederate Marker Inspires Letter
The irony of a Confederate marker just steps from a Black Lives Matter mural was painful on so many levels. What could I do?
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Rev. Wes
- Jun 1, 2020
- 2 min
Beloved Druid Prayer Calls for Social Justice
This Druid Prayer calls for social justice and for peace throughout the whole world.
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Rev. Wes
- May 28, 2020
- 2 min
Where Is the Hope for Black Men Like George Floyd?
I feel hopeless about the killing of black men at the hands of police. How can we make a difference?
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Rev. Wes
- Feb 14, 2020
- 2 min
Mindful of Race Discussion with Author Ruth King
Racial conflict permeates our society and our history, and I want to be part of the solution.
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