When Bad People Die

When those like Carolyn Bryant, Emmett Till's accuser, pass away, many wonder what happens to bad people after they die. Many also wonder what such deaths mean for the living. In this article I give my thoughts on these important questions.

That We Might Live: The Meaning of Eastertide

Easter is more than a day of celebration. It is a season of gratitude.

Welcome Back Robe!

After a hard loss in ministry, I had trouble wearing my Geneva gown. But after almost two years, I reclaimed my sense of call, and joyfully took it up again.

Upcoming Event: Jazzwerkstatt Bern Festival

Scotty J. Williams will take part in a panel discussion on the cultural appropriation and decolonization of jazz music.

Creole Melodies: Good Music For Black History Month

In addition to good books, Black History Month is a time for good music. Here are three great Black composers that everyone should learn about and listen to!

Beyond The Past: Three Amazing Books For Black History Month

Black history is more than what is has happened. It is what is happening now and what is to come. Here are three amazing works to check out for Black History Month!

Shukrani Libation: A Prayer of Thanksgiving for People of African Descent

Black life and the Black experience are more than pain and struggle. They are also filled with a deep joy that lead one to gratitude. This libation is a communal expression of thanksgiving for people of African descent for the joy of their life and experience throughout the ages.

Look, Listen, and Learn: How To Better Honor Martin Luther King Jr.

For many people MLK Day means hearing and thinking about the "I Have a Dream" speech. But here are three ways to better honor the man that this holiday is all about.

Tea Candle Kinara. Kwanzaa 2022-2023
A Different Kwanzaa

Each year I take part in educating others about Kwanzaa, but this year I am stepping away from teaching to focus on joy and rest.

Upcoming Event: Permanent Forum of People of African Descent

Scotty J. Williams will speak at a United Nations gathering focused on strengthening the link between Africa and its Diaspora.

Kürbislaternen Predigt (Jack-o’-lantern Sermon)

Reformation Day satire from the Rev. Dr. Scotty J. Williams.

What to do and what not to do when you don’t celebrate Halloween

Halloween is a holiday that is surrounded by much debate, and many people are uncomfortable with celebrating it. In this articles the Rev. Dr. Scotty Williams gives three helpful tips for those, and especially Christians, not observing the spooky season.