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[Howard Thurman] Limited Series: Part 9 - The story of the axe-wielding barber

[Howard Thurman] Limited Series: Part 9 - The story of the axe-wielding barber

The need for care and the story of how Ma Walker reconciled axe-wielding Kenchion Butler

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Feb 05, 2025
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We are nearing the end of this limited series on Howard Thurman’s book Disciples of the Spirit and things are getting even more interesting.

What Thurman tells us about resisting violence and dehumanization will invigorate us more than 60 years since he wrote it.

LISTEN HERE➡️ https://lisadelay.com/blog/Thurmanpart9/


AI visual attempt at the story of Kenchion Butler

The axe in this image is WAY off.
Instead, refer to this axe blade example ⬇️ below to understand what Thurman refers to in the audio.

Broad axe early 1900s

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