An examination of how race, power, and authority shape American Christianity—and why the Black church is often scrutinized while white evangelical institutions operate without accountability.
Idolatry, Witness, and the Weight of the Gavel – Sermonette Series
Pastor Jamal Bryant has once again found himself in the center of cultural clash. After lifting Martin Luther King Jr. as a prophetic voice, he was accused by Millicent Sedra of “ethnic idolatry.” But is honoring a witness the same as worshiping an idol? This sermonette examines the charge, the self-appointed gavel, and what the Word says about idolatry, remembrance, and the cloud of witnesses.
Celebrity Influence Under Fire: When Rick Ross Meets a Community Boycott
By InnerKwest Editorial Team | Published August 27, 2025 A Playful Video with Serious Consequences Rapper Rick Ross likely thought he was sharing a lighthearted moment when he filmed himself cruising through a Target store on a motorized cart, bantering with his girlfriend Jazzma Kendrick about kitchen appliances and cinnamon rolls. The clip, uploaded to social media, showed the couple …
TargetFast Movement: Economic Activism for DEI Accountability
The TargetFast.org movement is a strategic initiative led by Pastor Dr. Jamal Bryant of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, in partnership with the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC). Launched on February 2, 2025, the movement calls for a 40-day economic “fast” from March 5 to April 17, 2025, urging Black consumers to halt all purchases from Target and divest any …
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A deeper look at the forces shaping our world—while lifting history’s veil. InnerKwest publishes ongoing geopolitical analysis and investigative insight into global power structures, African diaspora history, and institutional influence shaping the modern world. Explore the Expansive Free Fist BlogWhen Systems Absorb Crisis: Why History Repeats Without Resolution Progression Without Resolution and the Structure of Historical Continuity Large-scale disruption is …