On June 19 (Juneteenth!) Jemar Tisby, president and co-founder of the RAANetwork, conducted his first-ever #TisbyTakeover. Tisby took over the RAAN Twitter account for an hour to answer questions about race, religion, education, and culture.
The event was a success in every way. Followers asked insightful questions and the exchanges exposed to people to the ministry. Stay tuned for the next…Tisby Takeover.
Below are some highlights from the question and answer session in the form of a “Twitter Moment.” Click the picture below for more information or simply search the hashtag #TisbyTakeover.
Some Q&A from the #TisbyTakeover
Primary Sources: Letter from Bham Jail, 13th Amend., Emancipation Procl., Black Panther 10 Points, Fannie L. Hamer Testimony. #TisbyTakeover https://t.co/8PxytdRbAv
— RAANetwork (@RAANetwork) June 20, 2017
In 1667, the Virginia Assembly decided baptism did not free indigenous ppl, mulattoes or Africans. Predates the country! #TisbyTakeover https://t.co/scMY91gbeb
— RAANetwork (@RAANetwork) June 20, 2017
We must live integrated lives if we want integrated churches. Where you live & go to school are most important for diversity. #TisbyTakeover https://t.co/9W8Ar6LzUD
— RAANetwork (@RAANetwork) June 20, 2017