In June, en interviewed a couple based in the US about racism and the church. B is white, and a pastor. His wife T, is black, and works at home.
en: What has been your experience of racism in the past years?
T: Since moving to the US, I haven’t experienced overt, horrible racism. I know I am some people’s ‘token black friend’. There are times where people in my presence would openly say ‘black people are…’ and fill the gap with a grim racial stereotype, and I’m right there next to them!
Ten questions with Tom Allen
Tom Allen has served as pastor of Eastbourne Grace Baptist Church since October 2021. Prior to this he was pastor …