Permission to Be Black: My Journey with Jay-Z and Jesus

Embracing your Christian identity does not make you "soft." Embracing your Black identity does not make you less Christian. While many saw a confident, six foot five Black man, A. D. Thomason lived most of his life in fear and anguish, deeply wounded by encounters with violence, abandonment, and family tragedy. Hiding behind a tough exterior, A. D. earned his "Black card" but felt joyless inside. Even traveling around the globe to play professional basketball could not resolve his despair. ...