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I’m Against Amendment One in NC, and (Especially if You’re Christian) You Should Be Too. Vote Against Amendment One.

by J. Kameron Carter on May 7, 2012

Tomorrow elections will take place across the state of North Carolina, and on the ballot will be an Amendment to enshrine in the state constitution marriage between a man and a woman as the only legally recognized union between two people. Any other type of partnership (civil unions or unmarried couples in committed relationship) will [...]

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Black Bodies and the Death of Christ in Christian America: On James Cone’s The Cross and the Lynching Tree

by J. Kameron Carter March 11, 2012
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During the Lenten Season, the season on the Christian calendar that precedes and culminates with Maundy Thursday and the three holy days of Easter (Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday), Christians focus their attention on the work accomplished in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. James H. Cone’s latest book, The Cross and [...]

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The Branford Marsalis Quartet—And that Insane Drummer, Justin Faulkner!

by J. Kameron Carter January 13, 2012
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Before commenting on the Branford Marsalis Quartet, which I just saw in concert this Friday evening, I want to start first with an apology for not offering more frequent blog postings. I’ve got a couple of writing projects on which I’m working pretty intensely. This has prevented me from commenting on many important issues—for example, [...]

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The Advent of Justice: Some Thoughts on Emilie Townes’ “Justice Notes” Lecture at Duke University Divinity School

by J. Kameron Carter December 2, 2011
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The Question of Justice Dr. Emilie Townes, Andrew W. Mellon Professor of African American Religion and Theology and Academic Dean at Yale Divinity School, offered a provocative lecture at Duke Univeristy Divinity School yesterday, December 1, 2011. Her lecture was titled “Justice Notes.” I (and a few others in the audience: shout-out to Tim McGee!) live-tweeted the [...]

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Justice Notes: Duke Divinity School Welcomes Professor Emilie Townes

by J. Kameron Carter December 1, 2011
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For those of you in Durham, please come by Duke Divinity School today at 12.30pm (just a couple hours from now) to hear the distinguished womanist ethicist, former President of the American Academy of Religion, and the current Andrew W. Mellon Professor of African American Religion and Theology and Academic Dean at Yale Divinity School, Dr. Emilie Townes. [...]

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