Keeping Hope Alive

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It was an honor to edit Rev. Jesse Jackson’s book, Keeping Hope Alive (Orbis Books). As he turned 80 on Oct 8th, it is time to revisit his work, read his book and reflect on his life.

Here is an interview that Orbis Books Publisher did with Rev. Jesse Jackson and I. Watch the video, and read his book.

Thoughts on Jesse Jackson’s 80th birthday

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Here is my latest for the Baptist News Global on Rev. Jesse Jackson.

OPINION GRACE JI-SUN KIM  |  OCTOBER 6, 2021On Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, Jesse Jackson speaks to a crowd during a demonstration on Capitol Hill supporting voting rights. With him is William Barber. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

Introducing the Madang podcast inspired by a desire to understand

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Read my latest piece for the Baptist News Global: “Introducing the Madang podcast inspired by a desire to understand” where I reflect on starting my podcast Madang and what it means to me.

Madang: Susan M. Shaw

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Preach at Christ Congregational Church in Silver Spring, MD

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I look forward to preaching at Christ Congregational Church in Silver Spring, MD on Sunday May 16, 2021 to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month. Please join me if you are able.

Reflections on March 16

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OPINIONELISABETH SOPHIA LEE  |  MARCH 24, 2021People take part in a rally against hate and confront the rising violence against Asian Americans at Columbus Park in the Chinatown section of the Manhattan borough of New York, on Sunday, March 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)

Why I wrote about hope in disarray

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OPINION GRACE JI-SUN KIM  |  FEBRUARY 19, 2021

‘This Land Is Your Land’ sounds different as an adult today

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I wrote this new piece for Baptist News Global on my reflection on the much loved song “This Land is Your Land”. Would love to hear your response. I have reposted it below.

OPINION GRACE JI-SUN KIM  |  JANUARY 27, 2021Sunrise over Monument Valley in Arizona.

Diaper need: The silent crisis intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic

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ANALYSISJESSE JACKSON SR. AND GRACE JI-SUN KIM  |  OCTOBER 28, 2020

Before the pandemic, 1 in 3 families across the U.S. struggled to afford diapers. Now, with more than 56 million families with children losing their household income since March of this year, diaper banks trying desperately to assuage escalating demands are struggling to fill the need.