“I started filming the protests in New York so I could draw attention to the realities of black America that I was first exposed to during my military service.” As part of #sharethemicnow we are honored to re-post this June 4th article by Richard Brookshire as told to John Ismay in the New York Times – unedited and in its entirety. You can read the original article here. The above photo is of the author, Richard Brookshire, with his mother,… Read more
June 17, 2020
Serving in the Army as a Queer Black Man Opened My Eyes to Racism in America
June 17, 2020 By Susan Cottrell
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June 15, 2020
Rights Groups Call For Black Transgender Women Support Amid U.S. Protests
June 15, 2020 By Susan Cottrell
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Higher rates of unemployment, homelessness and discrimination is suffered by transgender Americans compared to others in the LGBT community, and they face violence and racism, supporters say. As part of #sharethemicnow we are honored to re-post this June 10th article by Bien Luigi from The Urban Twist – unedited and in its entirety. You can read the original article here. With at least a dozen trans people murdered this year in the United States, rights groups said on Monday that… Read more
June 11, 2020
My White Friend Asked Me on Facebook to Explain White Privilege. I Decided to Be Honest
June 11, 2020 By Susan Cottrell
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He wanted to know how institutional racism has made an impact on my life. I’m glad he asked, because I was ready to answer. “Trust me, nobody is mad at you for being white. Nobody.” As part of #sharethemicnow, we are honored to repost an incredible article by Lori Lakin Hutcherson, unedited and in its entirety, as it appeared on YES! Magazine. Yesterday I was tagged in a post by an old high school friend asking me and a few… Read more
June 3, 2020
WHAT OUR BODIES ARE SAYING
June 3, 2020 By Susan Cottrell
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Grief for the loss of so many bodies. So many black bodies. So many bodies lost to COVID 19. So many LGBTQ bodies ravaged by bullies and by parents. So many female and child bodies raped or sexually enslaved. So many black bodies. That is where my heart is stuck today, on that latest black-body image that won’t leave me—of George Floyd on the street with an officer’s knee in his neck until he died. That image. That image has… Read more
May 4, 2020
Why the Sadness Won’t Go Away: A Tribute to Rachel Held Evans
May 4, 2020 By Susan Cottrell
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Years ago at a conference, the husband of a dear friend said to me, “Your work has helped my wife through a tremendously difficult time. Thank you, thank you for what you do.” Deeply moved I said, “You are so welcome!” Ten minutes later he found me again and said, “I’m sorry, I thought you were Rachel Held Evans.” Well, there you go! And who better to defer to than Rachel? She helped many of us through tremendously difficult times…. Read more
December 22, 2019
Is It Okay to Lie About Your Orientation or Identity?
December 22, 2019 By Susan Cottrell
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Queer folk often wonder whether it’s okay to lie about their orientation or gender identity. Understandably. The cost of coming out can be exorbitant, and sometimes people are asked when they’re not ready to tell—and those asking aren’t really ready to hear! But LGBTQ people feel terrible lying about it. Yes! So, inspired by Queer Theology’s recent podcast on the topic, I wanted to speak to this as a mom here. The classic question about lying is this: is it… Read more
December 10, 2019
Beloved, Arise! You don’t fit in a box. You are more glorious than that!
December 10, 2019 By Susan Cottrell
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I am writing you this letter because I know—both as a mom of five kids, and as a human being—that we could all use a little more tenderhearted mothering. You, Sweetheart, you are beautiful—I can tell from here! You are loving, you are kind, you are only seeking the best for yourself and others in the world. I know these things are true about you. Who could ask more than that?! God designed you in God’s very image—yes! Exactly as… Read more
November 27, 2019
Have You Been Left Out of Family Events?
November 27, 2019 By Susan Cottrell
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She barely hung up the phone before the tears poured out. “Oh, God, why are you letting this happen? Why??” She just saw all the pictures—accidentally—of the family holiday party. She had no idea there was a party because no one told her about it. They simply had a family party and excluded her. What the hell?? She was unspeakably angry, immeasurably hurt. She’d scrolled on her phone as she sat in her jammies bingeing on Netflix when she saw… Read more
November 9, 2019
A Letter To My Boyfriend’s Homophobic Parents On Christmas
November 9, 2019 By Susan Cottrell
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Congratulations. You’ve won. You’ve earned your ticket into Heaven by showing your son God’s love. You’ve shown your son God’s love by not allowing him to bring me to your home for Christmas. You’ve done exactly what Jesus would do – shun others. After all, Jesus didn’t let JUST ANYONE at his table. It’s sad that on a day you celebrate the birth of Christ, you’ll be acting in the complete opposite way that Jesus acted. Alas, you must show… Read more
October 10, 2019
Did Your Child Just Come Out to You? If so, This is a Must Read!
October 10, 2019 By Susan Cottrell
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Hey fellow Moms and Dads. You may feel like a deer in the headlights! Your child just told you: “Mom, I’m gay,” “Dad, I’m lesbian,” “I’m bisexual,” or “I’m transgender.” I know! This is the last thing you want to hear, and your head is spinning. What does this mean? What will become of my child? What did I do wrong?! I understand. This can be a very hard time for you. But you can get through this. My name… Read more
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