Dr. Anthony G. Reddie is the first black theologian in the history of the University of Oxford. Dr. Redddie provided the opening plenary at the Harris Institute’s Oxford Colloquy at New College at the University of Oxford in the spring of 2024. 

A few years ago, Xzavier Hill was 18 years old and killed by the Virginia State Police. Xzavier was his heartbroken mom’s only child. A devastated and angry aunt turned this family tragedy into an opportunity for social advocacy. She is known as Auntie Advocate and her nonprofit bears the same name.

A loving auntie and mother; a woman of faith and optimism; Auntie Advocate tells her story on this week’s episode of Narrativity.

Say his name: #XzavierHill

A few years ago, Xzavier Hill was 18 years old and killed by the Virginia State Police. Xzavier was his heartbroken mom’s only child. A devastated and angry aunt turned this family tragedy into an opportunity for social advocacy. She is known as Auntie Advocate and her nonprofit bears the same name.

A loving auntie and mother; a woman of faith and optimism; Auntie Advocate tells her story on this week’s episode of Narrativity.

Say his name: #XzavierHill

Violence is a public health concern. It is an epidemic. I know its tempting to just turn off the TV; close the page on your phone; unsubscribe to the news outlet; and think its happening over there to those people.

But, looking the other way is not an option.
Refraining from talking about it does not mean it does not exist.
refusing to read about one more person killed does not make it go away.

There is nothing pleasant when a mother hears the unthinkable about her child. And, when she does, she should not bear the burden alone. The problem is society’s problem. Every child belongs to all of us.

Rebecca Wilson shares her heartbreaking story about the day she got the call. It rocked her world. She felt alone in disbelief when the world stopped. Her precious 18 year old son – a good guy – was shot to death.

Say his name: #MauriceWilson

We must pray but not simply pray. We just do something to save our children; to save our communities; to save our nation; to preserve the world!

#awakensociety #risetothecall

Violence is a public health concern. It is an epidemic. I know its tempting to just turn off the TV; close the page on your phone; unsubscribe to the news outlet; and think its happening over there to those people.

But, looking the other way is not an option.
Refraining from talking about it does not mean it does not exist.
refusing to read about one more person killed does not make it go away.

There is nothing pleasant when a mother hears the unthinkable about her child. And, when she does, she should not bear the burden alone. The problem is society’s problem. Every child belongs to all of us.

Rebecca Wilson shares her heartbreaking story about the day she got the call. It rocked her world. She felt alone in disbelief when the world stopped. Her precious 18 year old son – a good guy – was shot to death.

Say his name: #MauriceWilson

We must pray but not simply pray. We just do something to save our children; to save our communities; to save our nation; to preserve the world!

#awakensociety #risetothecall

Do you know anyone who has lost loved ones to murder? What about 3 or more family members? Rev. T. Sheri loss 4 family members to violence!

Violence is truly an epidemic. Rev. T. Sheri Amore shares her story with Dr. Antipas. She explains what happened and how she is coping.

Rev. T Sheri also gives her perspective on the death penalty.

The story is personal, sobering and heartbreaking. How can human beings kill other human beings? There is so much resulting hurt and grief in our communities. Rev. T. Sheri is an important voice in this generation.

Thank you Rev. T. Sheri for sharing your story!

Do you know anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one to murder? What about 3 or more family members? Rev. T. Sheri loss 4 family members to violence!

Violence is truly an epidemic. Rev. T. Sheri shares her story with Dr. Antipas. She explains what happened and how she is coping.

Rev. T Sheri also gives her perspective on the death penalty.

The story is personal, sobering and heartbreaking. How can human beings kill other human beings? There is so much resulting hurt and grief in our communities. Rev. T. Sheri is an important voice in this generation.

Thank you Rev. T. Sheri for sharing your story!

Do you know anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one to murder? What about 3 or more family members? Rev. T. Sheri loss 4 family members to violence!

Violence is truly an epidemic. Rev. T. Sheri shares her story with Dr. Antipas. She explains what happened and how she is coping.

Rev. T Sheri also gives her perspective on the death penalty.

The story is personal, sobering and heartbreaking. How can human beings kill other human beings? There is so much resulting hurt and grief in our communities. Rev. T. Sheri is an important voice in this generation.

Thank you Rev. T. Sheri for sharing your story!

Richard “Rick” James hails from Norfolk, VA. He joined the US Army at 17 years old. He did not know it then. But, enlisting in the army sparked within him a passion for service. He has served from the battlefields to the jailhouse. After military service Rick became a police officer. Retirement did not stop him. Rick is now an attorney. He works with the NAACP, speaking up for those who cannot speak up for themselves. Importantly, Rick has partnered with the Sheriff’s office to start a learning center at the Norfolk Jails. He is helping inmates achieve education that equips them for a better life upon re-entry. Listen to this podcast to learn more about the important work that Rick is doing and how you might get involved.

Richard “Rick” James hails from Norfolk, VA. He joined the US Army at 17 years old. He did not know it then. But, enlisting in the army sparked within him a passion for service. He has served from the battlefields to the jailhouse. After military service Rick became a police officer. Retirement did not stop him. Rick is now an attorney. He works with the NAACP, speaking up for those who cannot speak up for themselves. Importantly, Rick has partnered with the Sheriff’s office to start a learning center at the Norfolk Jails. He is helping inmates achieve education that equips them for a better life upon re-entry. Listen to this podcast to learn more about the important work that Rick is doing and how you might get involved.