This page contains resources for further learning (reading or viewing) based on the contents of each chapter.
Note: These links are external to this website. Though they do not always reflect the views of the author, they are helpful context for the reader.
Chapter 1: Beyond Colorblind, introduction
Go to introductory video of the Beyond Colorblind Video Series by InterVarsity
Melody Hobson, “Color blind or Color brave?” TED talk, March 2014
The Big Story Gospel Presentation by Dr. James Choung, part 1
The Big Story Gospel Presentation, Dr. James Choung, part 2 (further explanation)
Chapter 2: Ethnicities Made for Good
Go to video 2 (“Beauty”) of the Beyond Colorblind Video Series by InterVarsity
Cultural Differences across 11 different regions in the US (Reid Wilson, Nov 8, 2013)
Spoken Word: Ten things I want to say to a black woman, Joshua Bennett
Spoken Word: Denice Frohman – Accents (Latina perspective)
A video showcasing the diversity of Asian America by NBC
Chapter 3: The Cracks in our Ethnicity
Go to Video 3 “Brokenness” of the Beyond Colorblind Video Series by InterVarsity
The History of the White Supremacy in America (Carl Skutsch, Rolling Stone Magazine)
How Racism affects Health (NPR, November 11, 2017)
Doctrine of Discovery: learning about the rationale against Native persons in US history
The Disturbing History of the Segregated Suburbs (a tongue in cheek video)
Chapter 4: Ethnicities Restored for Better
Go to Video 4 “Redemption” of the Beyond Colorblind Video Series by InterVarsity
How black musician Daryl Davis befriended KKK members (Caroline Praderio, Business Insider, December 28, 2016)
Pastor Antonie Rutaysire, Urbana 2012 testimony | “…And that day I gave away my anger and my hatred. And from an angry, bitter young man, I became a reconciler. Then came the genocide of 1994…”
Interview With Former White Nationalist Derek Black (Aug 2017, NY Times)
Holy Spirit Fiya, a call and response song led by Native brothers and sisters at Urbana 2015
Chapter 5: Redeemed Ethnic Identities Sent out to Heal
Go to Video 5 “Restoration” of the Beyond Colorblind Video Series by InterVarsity
Brent Campbell’s powerful testimony from broken to reconciler
Carol Dweck, TED talk, the power of “not yet” in helping underperforming students succeed
Black and white Civil Rights martyrs, Southern Poverty Law Center
Supaman, a Native American hip hop artist from the Crow Nation, blends his native heritage with songs of prayer and protest found in hiphop. Watch here.
Chapter 6: Trust-Building with Ethnic Strangers
Where are you really from? Why this question makes people upset (CNN, Aug 24, 2017)
ASIAN: how do you see me? Asian Americans share about the challenges in being seen as other
The Momondo DNA Journey series, though not American centric, is helpful in helping people discover their ethnic heritage and start to dismantle ethnic bias.
Jay’s Story: Momondo, The DNA journey, captures the story of Jay (an Englishman, or so he thinks)
Ellaha’s story: Momondo, The DNA journey, captures the story of Ellaha (a Kurd, or so she thinks)
Chapter 7: Crosscultural Skills in Community
InterVarsity’ resources on cross-cultural competence building
To learn more about Cross-cultural Intelligence go to https://culturalq.com/
A brief story about cultural difference between a New Yorker & a Minnesotan
Denmark video: people breaking out of boxes to discover what they have in common
Chapter 8: Responding to Crosscultural Conflict in Community
Approaching differences diagram, an InterVarsity resource on approaching cultural difference
Chapter 9: Prophetic Ethnic Justice
Here are two great books that have come out in the past year to address racial equity, justice, and reconciliation:
– Ken Wytsma’s The Myth of Equality
– Dominique DuBois Gilliard’s Rethinking Incarceration
Chapter 10: Culture Re-creators
Titus Kaphar, TED talk: Can Art Amend History?
Learn how to diversify your worship and use it for reconciling kingdom purposes | The Next Worship, Sandra Maria Van Opstal| http://www.sandravanopstal.com/
Makoto Fujimura, “What Do You Want to Make Today?,” Biola University, 2012 commencement address