Absolutely thrilled to share with my dear colleague and friend Dr. Kyrah Malika Daniels in conversation for the BRAVE conference at Boston College. The Heights had a thoughtful and lovely writeup. These are the moments I cherish!
ARTICLE // "The Virgin Mary returns as an icon for pop stars and social justice warriors" by Whitney Bauck
An excellent article by Whitney Bauck I had the opportunity to chime in on.
“This imagery captures the legacy of grief that comes from injustice … Perhaps Mary is a ready figure to call to memory because Jesus is a person who dies unjustly at the hands of the state …” -AVA
REFLECT // Celebrating the Work of M. Shawn Copeland
Even an audio box left ajar and sprawling with wires couldn’t steal the joy of this moment. Gratitude for teachers who become mentors who become family along this journey. [Image: AVA interviewing Professor Emerita M. Shawn Copeland at “Celebrating M. Shawn Copeland: Memory, Freedom, and Solidarity,” April 27, 2019].
PODCAST // Asking God to Be God: An Interview with Dr. Amey Victoria Adkins-Jones
In this episode, WAP Associate Caroline Triscik interviews professor and minister Dr. Amey Victoria Adkins-Jones. They discuss her research on Mary, the mother of God, explore the age-old question of why God allows suffering, and touch on a bit of everything in between. Offering her personal spiritual insights and professional expertise, Amey Victoria gives us a glimpse of her journey to become a professor of theology and African studies and why she continues in her vocation even in the midst of challenges.
TALK // How to Get Better At Living--Lessons from Almost Dying | Agape Latte | Boston College | Spring 2019
Are you living your days like you mean it? Prof. Amey Victoria Adkins-Jones had to ask herself this question after a sudden near-death experience and a second chance at life made her rethink the way she was living her life. She talks finding your purpose, setting boundaries, taking yourself seriously, and more through a lens of humor, grit, and grace.
KEYNOTE // 44th Annual Newton Mayor's Community Prayer Breakfast //
Watch the video (beginning around 27:00) of Amey Victoria Adkins-Jones discussing “the fig in Fig Newton” for the keynote address at the 44th Annual Newton Mayor’s Community Prayer Breakfast.