"My husband doesn’t assume things about my sexuality just because I am a woman, and I resist the same temptation to stereotype him. In this way, we are free to express our sexuality without labels, or barriers, or shame." -Iris Chen
Author: Voices of Color - Christians United (VOCCU)
We are dedicated to advocating for gender equality and addressing issues of discrimination and inequality faced by people of color. Our online presence includes interviews with advocates, weekly segments featuring the stories and experiences of people of color, and various groups for general members, allies with male privilege, allies without male privilege, people of color, and youth of color.
Re-Imaging Race & Value
"...the pursuit of equity is a change in the image of the marginalized." -Stephen L. Robertson
Forget Nicole, O.J. Won!
"...I have seen this narrative played over and over again in the Black community—the careless disregard for the plight of women in favor of the exaltation of the Black race via the Black man." -Leah Ross
Jesus, Mary, & Women Who Walk Into Difficult Spaces
"Jesus doesn’t minimize the obstacles she faces as a woman who has finally obtained a seat at the table. Jesus will stand in the gap to make sure no one takes it back!" -Raya Parvez
Solidarity Amidst Racial Stereotyping
"In reality, the design of women by God Almighty does not include everlasting captivity, oppression, or condemnation." -Jennifer Grieco
Are Black Women Made In God’s Image?
"Certainly, Godde looks at my skin color and my hair that defies the law of gravity, to settle in me and use all of me to represent the image of Godde on earth!" -Giylah Canaan
Can a Woman Teach a Man? Creflo Dollar Speaks Out
"... it is religious teaching that stresses male domination and suppresses the voices, gifts, and talents of women." -Pastor Creflo Dollar
A Kenyan Anglican Priest Finds His True Identity
My faith and theological training DID NOT challenge this culture of abuse against women and girls because even churches around me were teaching patriarchy as God’s design and the way of faith!
Welcome to Voices of Color – Christians United!
Welcome to the official blogging site for Voices of Color - Christians United, also known as VOCCU!
Standing together for justice and equality at the intersection of race and gender 