RLC Network Candice Marie Benbow

Candice Marie Benbow

CANDICE MARIE BENBOW is a multi-genre theologian who situates her work at the intersections of beauty, faith, feminism and culture, giving voice to Black women’s shared experiences of healing and journeying toward wholeness. Reimagining how faith can be a tool of liberation and transformation for women and girls, she challenges Black women to think critically about how they see God, themselves and the world.

Beyoncé invites church girls to celebrate their freedom

Candice Marie Benbow

August 2, 2022

Church Life, Race, Theology, Women

“Lord, place me … I want to be centered in thy will.” Mixed with the sounds of the iconic pioneer of New Orleans bounce music, DJ Jimi, these words, written by Elbernita “Twinkie” Clark of the famed gospel grou...