A Girl Like Me - Media That Matters Film Festival

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This excellent video was produced by a young woman named Kiri Davis.  It was the winner of the Diversity Award Sponsored by Third Millennium Foundation. It is a great tool for prompting discussions on issues of race in America.

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Accents: Fair Housing Laws Commercial

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A commercial for the Fair Housing Laws. Could be used as a way to start conversations about the "new racism".

Acts 11 - Part 1 of 2 by Mark DeYmaz

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In this segment, Mark DeYmaz explains why the early church was slow to understand that the gospel was not just for the Jews.

Acts 11 - Part 2 of 2 by Mark DeYmaz

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In this segment, Mark DeYmaz explains why the church at Antioch is the most strategic congregation of the New Testament and a model for church planting and development in the the 21st century.

Acts 13:1 by Mark DeYmaz

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In this segment, Mark DeYmaz explains Acts 13:1 and why Luke describes the leadershp team at Antioch not only by name, but by country of origin.

Being an Asian American

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A powerful 12 minute documentary created by Asian American young men. They explain the challenges they have faced growing up in America and the stereotypes they are constantly working to overcome. It provides excellent…

Clip from the Color of Fear

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An intense clip from the provocative movie The Color of Fear. May be good for prompting discussion. Shows the passion and pain behind this subject.

CNN Black in America: Men (Part 1)

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Provocative CNN special about African American men in America. You can view the rest of the show here.

CNN: Are Asian Students Smarter? (studying stereotypes)

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A CNN clip studying the stereotype of Asian students being smarter.

Color Me Blind (a parody)

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A creative and funny parody on misguided efforts to promote “diversity”.

Colorblind But Not Colorless

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Powerful spoken word challenging the church to greater ethnic diversity.

DC Talk Colored People Video

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DC Talk’s Colored People video.

Ephesians - Part 1 of 3 by Mark DeYmaz

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In this segment, Mark DeYmaz explains why the book of Ephesians is Paul’s clarion call for diverse believers to walk, work and worship God together as one in and through the local church.

Ephesians - Part 2 of 3 by Mark DeYmaz

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In this segment, Mark DeYmaz explains the mystery of Christ in Ephesians 3 and the true context of the passage beyond otherwise common misconceptions of interpretation.

Ephesians - Part 3 of 3 by Mark DeYmaz

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In this segment, Mark DeYmaz explains the context of Ephesians 6 and for what gospel (good news) Paul ultimately gave his life.

Glimpse of life at a multi-ethnic church

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Images of Cornerstone Christian Center–a multi-ethnic church in Torrance, CA.

How Hollywood Stereotyped the Native Americans

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Shows how Hollywood created stereotypes and racism toward Native Americans.

Human Network Commercials: A Brand New Day

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A TV commercial in the "human network" series by Cisco. They contain powerful visuals of how quickly the world is shrinking and how technology is allowing cultures to interact with each other in ways…

Human Network Commercials: Anyone Can Be Famous

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A TV commercial in the "human network" series by Cisco. They contain powerful visuals of how quickly the world is shrinking and how technology is allowing cultures to interact with each other in ways…

Human Network Commercials: Meeting in America

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A TV commercial in the "human network" series by Cisco. They contain powerful visuals of how quickly the world is shrinking and how technology is allowing cultures to interact with each other in ways…

Human Network Commercials: Show Me Something Cool

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A TV commercial in the "human network" series by Cisco. They contain powerful visuals of how quickly the world is shrinking and how technology is allowing cultures to interact with each other in ways…

Human Network Commercials: Staring Competition

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A TV commercial in the "human network" series by Cisco. They contain powerful visuals of how quickly the world is shrinking and how technology is allowing cultures to interact with each other in ways…

Human Network Commercials: Town Square

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A TV commercial in the "human network" series by Cisco. They contain powerful visuals of how quickly the world is shrinking and how technology is allowing cultures to interact with each other in ways…

I Have a Dream Speech by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

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The Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s famous "I have a dream" speach on August 28, 1963 in its entirety along with footage of those who attended the march on Washington, D.C.
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Improving Race Relations: Interview with John Perkins

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An interview with Dr. John Perkins, one of the great champions of racial unity in the Christian church. Dr. Perkins shares about his life and race relations in the U.S. Great video!
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Interracial Churches

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This PBS video is a compilation of interviews with pastors and Christian leaders around the country. They explain reasons why multi-ethnic congregations are so difficult to build and sustain as well as some of the benefits they have experienced.

It’s Not About Racial Reconciliation! by Mark DeYmaz

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In this segment, Mark DeYmaz explains why a healthy multi-ethnic church must not be focused on racial reconciliation, but on reconciling men and women to God through faith in Jesus Christ; and on reconciling a local congregation of evangelical faith to the principles and practices of first century churches such as existed at Antioch and Ephesus.

It’s Your Choice (stereotyping)

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Simple, short statement about stereotyping.

John 17 - Part 1 of 2 by Mark DeYmaz

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In this segment, Mark DeYmaz begins to establish the New Testament, biblical mandate for the multi-ethnic church by overviewing the prayer of Christ in John 17.

John 17 - Part 2 of 2 by Mark DeYmaz

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In this segment, Mark DeYmaz continues his exegesis of John 17, pointing out the two (Greek) hima clauses in the passage and their significance in terms of Christ’s prayer that the church be one so the world would know God’s love and believe.

Just the Facts by Mark DeYmaz

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In this segment, Mark DeYmaz explains the facts of local church segregation throughout America today and that the New Testament local church was, in fact, multi-ethnic.

Martin Luther King on Accusations by Malcolm X

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The Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s addresses accusations by Malcolm X and defends why he uses non-violent resistance and love as a means for social change.

Martin Luther King’s Prophetic Last speech

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Dr. King continued to advocate for the poor and mistreated until the end (he was in Memphis to protest low pay for black garbage collectors). He declares “I just want to do God’s will” on the night before he was assassinated.

Neighborhood responds differently to act of vandalism

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Clip of a ABC 20/20 special which shows a neighborhood’s reactions to the same act of vandalism by white and African American teens.

Part 1 of 3 - Multi-ethnic Church in the Suburbs? by Chad Brennan

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Chad shares about his background in “the mostly-white suburbs”, the Middle East, and Queens. He presents five types of obstacles that keep Christians divided by ethnicity: cultural differences, sociological, historical, political, and theological. He explains how the early church demonstrates that it is possible to overcome all of these obstacles through the power and leading of the Holy Spirit.

Part 1 of 3: Is the Church Ready for a Multi-ethnic Future?

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Watch the rest of this video… Part 2 and Part 3. This is a video which we (ReNew Partnerships) produced.

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Part 1 of 5 - Interview with Dr. Soong-Chan Rah

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Dr. Rah shares…
- his background and ministry experience
- about individualism, consumerism, and racism in America
- his advice for someone seeking to start a multi-ethnic church
- About the importance of racially-reconciled communities that exhibit racial justice

Part 2 of 3 - Multi-ethnic Church in the Suburbs? by Chad Brennan

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Chad shares about his background in “the mostly-white suburbs”, the Middle East, and Queens. He presents five types of obstacles that keep Christians divided by ethnicity: cultural differences, sociological, historical, political, and theological. He explains how the early church demonstrates that it is possible to overcome all of these obstacles through the power and leading of the Holy Spirit.

Part 2 of 3: Is the Church Ready for a Multi-ethnic Future?

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Watch the rest of this video… Part 1 and Part 3. This is a video which we (ReNew Partnerships) produced.

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Part 2 of 5 - Interview with Dr. Soong-Chan Rah

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Dr. Rah shares…
- how racism is often thought of as exclusively a “personal issue” — but, the corporate aspect of racism must be recognized and addressed as well
- an example of how the corporate shame of racism was handled in a biblical way

Part 3 of 3 - Multi-ethnic Church in the Suburbs? by Chad Brennan

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Chad shares about his background in “the mostly-white suburbs”, the Middle East, and Queens. He presents five types of obstacles that keep Christians divided by ethnicity: cultural differences, sociological, historical, political, and theological. He explains how the early church demonstrates that it is possible to overcome all of these obstacles through the power and leading of the Holy Spirit.

Part 3 of 3: Is the Church Ready for a Multi-ethnic Future?

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Part 3 of 5 - Interview with Dr. Soong-Chan Rah

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Dr. Rah shares…
- how the growing ethnic minority population in America will have a powerful impact on the values of American society and the church
- how the American church must break free from “white cultural captivity” and work toward a more multi-ethnic church
- suggestions for leaders seeking to build multi-ethnic ministries

Part 4 of 5 - Interview with Dr. Soong-Chan Rah

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Dr. Rah shares…
- books that can help Christian leaders to learn about other cultural perspectives
- suggestions for how we can reach out to other ethnic groups with a “I’ll go to you” mindset rather than a “Come to me” mindset.

Part 5 of 5 - Interview with Dr. Soong-Chan Rah

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Dr. Rah shares…
- there are two different ways we have looked at multi-ethnicity in America… melting pot and salad bowl
- how the dominance of Western, white culture hinders the church’s ability to experience and appreciate ethnic diversity
- suggestions for white Christians who do not understand the reality of white privilege

Racism a History - The Colour of Money Part 1

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Excellent BBC series on the history of racism. You can watch the rest of the series here.

Racism in America - Art Fennell Reports

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An interesting short documentary by Art Fennell Reports covering recent examples of racism in America. It would be good to show to a group before discussing topics like, “Does racism still exist?” or “How should Christians respond to modern racism?”…

Racism in America - The Fight Against it

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Revelation 2:1-4 by Mark DeYmaz

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In this segment, Mark DeYmaz explains the common, interpreative misconception of this familiar passage and exactly what first love the Ephesian church had left circa 90 A.D.

Segregation Returns To America

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Shows how schools are becoming more and more segregated.

Silent Racism: stereotypes toward Asian Americans

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Asian American men share about what its like to deal with the stereotypes they face every day.

Sit Your Nalgas Down! by Mark DeYmaz

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In this segment, Mark DeYmaz explains why the pursuit of cross-cultural competence is not without its lighter moments. Do not miss this hillarious story from the annals of Mosaic’s history!

Something Other Than Other

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New parents share about their journey as ethnic minorities in America and their hopes for their new child.
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Winner of the Tolerance Education Award…

Stereotypes about Hispanic Americans

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Students at Texas A&M interview their fellow students about stereotypes about Hispanic Americans.

Stereotypes and White Privilege

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Student documentary on stereotypes and white privilege.

The Challenge of Worship Styles

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Art Lucero interviews Pastor Miles McPherson regarding what the worship looks like in their multi-ethnic church.

The Coming Integration of the Local Church by Mark DeYmaz

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In this segment, Mark DeYmaz explains why - in an increasingly diverse and cynical society - the gospel will be unintentionally undermined when preached from segregated pulpits and pews.

The ONE Event: A Taste of the New Culture

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All of the scenes in this video were filmed during the ONE Event which took place on January 7, 2006 at the Ohio State University.  The ONE Event was facilitated by ReNew Partnerships with the help of…

The Tree: the power of unity

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Very powerful video produced in India which illustrates the power of various people coming together to help one another.

To Serve by Martin Luther King

(5 votes, average: 9.80 out of 10)

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Excerpt from Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “The Drum Major Instict” speech. Very powerful!

What if everyone was the same?

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Creative video showing what the world would be like if everyone were the same. May be a good discussion opener — especially with youth.

Why Are Churches Segregated?

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A variety of church leaders share why they believe the church continues to be divided by race.

youSAY: unity in diversity

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Pastor Roscoe Howard shares a brief challenge on unity in diversity in the church.