Meta Church NYC

We all desire to be seen, heard, and understood. We all – no matter who you are – know what it's like to feel overlooked or go unnoticed. But it's not just us, it's the people within our vicinities. Everyday, we have the opportunity to see those who feel unseen. It's why Jesus invites you to see for yourself...

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On this episode of Let's Talk Racism, Pastor Ricky Ortiz sits with native New Yorker, Talib Hudson, a PhD student and community-based Educator and Activist. In this conversation, we discuss the consequences of racial injustice for personal faith, the policies of Jesus, and personal responsibility to affect change.

Talib's studies and work have put him on the ground working for public health and justice initiatives from grass roots organizations to the Manhattan District Attorney's office to national organizations for public advocacy. He is currently a PhD student at The New School focusing on Public and Urban Policy.

Click here read the paper referenced about African American Inequality written by Harvard Business School.

Though we struggle and face challenges, there is a crown to be obtained if we can run the race God has called us to. Our course may have changed, but our race has not ended.

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Compelled by incomplete and bias presentations of Black People and Black Culture, Documentarians Teanna & Peter Okojie set out to capture and tell stories of the Black Community that you don't hear or see. Tee grew up in San Diego, CA while Peter was born and raised in Nigeria, but their work has led them to travel the world to share Black stories more accurately. In this conversation, we discuss the importance of telling Black stories accurately through film, photography, and other media and the role storytelling plays in affecting positive change.

Additional Resources:

Read: Article by Teanna Okojie on Ethical Photography & Storytelling

Shop: For Clothing, Home Accessories, and Art click here.

Connect: With Teanna on Instagram, with Peter on Instagram

Today's conversation features Robby Valderrama, Founder of the Praise Hands Podcast, to discuss Systemic Injustice and Racism in Society and the Christian Church.

Robby's intentional, cross-cultural work has put him in contact with faith leaders across various orthodoxies and denominations and from every walk of life to discuss ways Christians can affect positive change in the church and in society.

In this conversation, we look at ways the Church has contributed to systemic oppression and injustice, and what we can do today to create new systems of equality for people of color.

Robby recently wrote a paper titled, "A History of Race and Policing in America," which we highly recommend. In addition, you can learn more about Praise Hands and support their cause by clicking here or following along on social media.