This book is also an invitation to a journey of love.
'The value of this book is that it is more than 'how-to' instructions aimed at transforming society. Every leader needs this book!' NICOLE MASSIE MARTIN, DMin, assistant professor of ministry and leadership development, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary 'With clarity and conviction, Jemar lays the path for anyone seeking to uproot racism in their lives, their families, their congregations, or any sphere of influence. Read it, share it, teach it, live it!' CHARLES MARSH, Commonwealth Professor of Religious Studies, University of Virginia, author of The Beloved Community
How to fight Racism is a timely gift and a biblical challenge. 'In this clear-eyed and practical book, Jemar Tisby brings his scholarship, faith, and humanity to the inescapable challenges of racial injustice in America. You can be certain that you will walk away from this wonderful book feeling armed with a litany of practical tools for taking the next steps to confront and challenge this systemic and historic evil.' DANIEL HILL, pastor, author of White Awake and White Lies In this book, Jemar uses a very accessible framework of ARC (awareness, reconciliation, and commitment) to provide a road map for moving forward. In How To Fight Racism, Jemar responds to that very need. Thousands of us came to see the way that our faith had been co-opted by the wicked ideology that sustains racism, and we then became desperate for concrete ideas to break the chains of this unholy alliance. 'Jemar Tisby reshaped the conversation about race for white Christians with his bestselling, The Color of Compromise. This is a critically important combination.' KORIE EDWARDS, associate professor of sociology, Ohio State University Tisby offers an unvarnished, biblical approach to antiracist work-one rooted in sound research, biblical knowledge, and a clear-eyed perspective on how white supremacy has made the good news bad news for so many. 'Jemar Tisby is a sociohistorical scholar par excellence! And he is committed to the advancement of the good news, for all. This is an invaluable book that points the way to deep and enduring change.' KRISTIN KOBES DU MEZ, professor of history, Calvin University, author of Jesus and John Wayne With authority, clarity, and compassion, Tisby invites readers of all races to join in a transformative journey of learning and doing, a journey marked by both resilience and hope. 'Those recently awakened or reawakened to the need to pursue racial justice who find themselves wondering 'What's next?' will find the answer here. This book is an important part of moving closer to making this dream a reality.' CHRISTINE CAINE, founder, A21 and Propel Women If we all step up and do our part, we can finally achieve racial justice. I deeply appreciate the holistic approach to racial justice outlined in this book and am both challenged and inspired to apply the practical action steps that can promote racial equity. 'Jemar Tisby has given us a gift in How to Fight Racism: Courageous Christianity and the Journey toward Racial Justice. There is hope for transforming our nation and the world, and you can be part of the solution. He encourages rejection passivity and active participation in the struggle for human dignity.
Tisby offers practical tools for following this model and suggests that by applying these principles, we can help dismantle a social hierarchy long stratified by skin color. Commitment: consistently fight systemic racism and work for racial justice by orienting your life to it.Relationships: understand the spiritual dimension of race relations and how authentic connections make reconciliation real and motivate you to act.Awareness: educate yourself by studying history, exploring your personal narrative, and grasping what God says about the dignity of the human person.Of Racial Justice is a clear model for how to think about race in productive ways: Of Racial Justice-that teaches readers to consistently interrogate their own actions and maintain a consistent posture of anti-racist behavior. How to Fight Racism introduces a simple framework-the A.R.C. In this follow-up to the New York Times Bestseller the Color of Compromise, Jemar Tisby offers an array of actionable items to confront racism. How do we effectively confront racial injustice? We need to move beyond talking about racism and start equipping ourselves to fight against it. Winner of the 2022 ECPA Christian Book Award for Faith & Culture