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Alisha L. Gordon, M.Div.

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Tell the Untold Stories

“If you are silent about your pain, they’ll kill you and say you enjoyed it.” – Zora Neale Hurston During the 75th Golden Globes Awards this year, Oprah Winfrey received the Cecil B. de Mille award for outstanding achievement in entertainment, the first black woman to receive the award. Her riveting and powerful speech about the #metoo movement […]

Art of the Sermon Podcast Feature

“Expanding our understanding of how single motherhood happens is critical.”

Revisions and Reinventions: A Year in New York City

"We movin' on up in the world like elevators…" — Outkast A year ago today, I flew on a one-way ticket to New York City to start a new life — a life that I'd always dreamed of. The last 365 days have been surreal. I'd often wake up and head outside into the busy […]

Underground: If Not for the Women…

Last week, the groundbreaking television show Underground premiered its second season and I couldn’t be more excited! Besides being a fan of the show, I was hired to write the Underground Season 2 Faith Study Guide, a 28-page resource that churches around the country will use to engage in the theological and social implications in […]

Something About Mary

Merry Christmas, everybody! Friday, as I was traipsing through the City finishing some last minute tasks, I met a homeless woman. She was sitting on a crate outside a busy Chipotle on Broadway. With every passerby, she’d say “Merry Christmas, can you please help me with some spare change?” Most people ignored her. Including me.

Instagram Life

This morning, we explored the “cost of bold,” and what it really takes to do the risk-taking work to which Jesus has called us. • • • • Following the story of Mary has taught us so much about justice + equality this weekend. • • • I was honored to meet Michelle Alexander and my @spelman_college sister, Marian Wright Edelman! Swipe left for some clips from their conversation! • • • • Makeup: @raibeats_ Video: @weketchum Photo: Paul Jeffrey Outfit: @eloquii #childrensdefensefund #thenewjimcrow #freedomschools #umwassembly2018 #UMW #listentoblackwomen

It’s been a great day leading nearly 6,000 women at #umwassembly2018 in Columbus, Ohio! I feel really grateful and in my ELEMENT. Thanks to everyone for the good vibes and prayers — two more big days to go! #UMW • • • • Makeup: @raibeats_ 📸: Mike DuBose, me (🤣), and @brinaeali (video)

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