Should Black Men Take Over the Trades? — Part 1: Our Ancestors Warned Us

Black students learn shoemaking in 1898

One of the key commitments Meachum Village wants Black Christian men to make is this: We will position ourselves and our sons to be our families’ primary providers.  In 1 Timothy 5:8, the Apostle Paul says “Give the people these instructions, so that no one may be open to blame. Anyone who does not provide … Read more

Should Ex-Offenders Apply for Jobs or Start Businesses?

ex-con, career, entrepreneur, black man, injustice

Scripture sets a high bar for men and their roles as providers.  Give the people these instructions, so that no one may be open to blame. Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. —1 Timothy 5:8 When we … Read more