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Between Racism and Obscurity: The Black Theologian in the Twenty-first Century

Abstract This article sheds light on the dual dilemma the Black theologian faces in the academy and church in the twenty-first century. That dual dilemma is best characterized as the Black theologian toiling between the racism of the academy and constantly having to prove that intellectual substance can reside in a Black body coupled with marginalization by the Black religious community. This dialectical struggle is juxtaposed with incessantly having to prove her spiritual and racial legitimacy in light of her "White" academic/theological preparation. The purpose of this article is to offer greater analysis about the historical factors that have given rise to these perceptions of the Black theologian, and provide some insight as to how they can be improved.