I was a Black child in care. Here’s why I’m passionate about fixing the system

Black children are more likely to end up in care, and less likely to be adopted. If we want to pursue God’s heart for justice, we need to address the racial inequalities that exist within our care system, says Simon Jay

The very first chapter of the very first book in the New Testament starts with the genealogy of Jesus Christ. There is something extremely powerful about this introduction; it firmly roots Jesus’ identity within a rich culture, people and ancestry.

They were a people that had known displacement and captivity. They were a people that had been subjected to slavery and oppression. Yet their story is also one of strong traditions, heroic leaders and a beautiful tapestry of art, literature and music.