News comes at you fast. It’s not just hard to keep up with everything that’s happening, sometimes you don’t know which voices to trust to help you interpret what’s going on. That’s where Footnotes comes in. Jemar curates the week’s current events with a focus on issues related to black communities, justice, and politics. He’ll also offer commentary from a black Christian perspective to help you think through complex issues. Footnotes adds the details you need to be an informed citizen, activist and believer.

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Juneteenth became a national holiday in 2021. While many African Americans have celebrated the holiday for decades, many other people know little about it. In this teach-in Dr. Jemar Tisby--a historian, professor, and bestselling author--talks about the history of Juneteenth and describes its importance in the life of the nation.  In this video you will learn about: --The announcement on June 19, 1865 in Galveston, TX --The Junteenth flag and its symbolism --Why we should celebrate Juneteenth as a national holiday --And more!  You can get more content like this at: <a href="http://jemartisby.substack.com/" rel="nofollow">JemarTisby.Substack.com</a> Order Dr. Tisby&#39;s latest book: <a href="http://bit.ly/spiritofjustice" rel="nofollow">The Spirit of Justice: True Stories of Faith, Race, and Resistance</a>

The History and Significance of Juneteenth

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Dr. Jemar interviews Rev. Dr. Brenda Salter-McNeil about her latest book &#34;Empowered to Repair: Becoming People Who Mend Broken Systems and Heal Our Communities.&#34;  Dr. Brenda is a professor of Reconciliation Studies, a program she founded, at Seattle Pacific University. She is also a pastor and has been doing racial reconciliation work for decades.  We talk about her journey from Trenton, NJ to Seattle, WA, the importance of self-care in justice work, and how to move beyond the theory and get practical in doing racial reconciliation.  Get her book <a href="https://amzn.to/44nmHny" rel="nofollow">HERE</a>. Remember to pre-order my next book &#34;The Spirit of Justice: Stories of Faith, Race, and Resistance&#34; <a href="http://bit.ly/spiritofjusticeamz" rel="nofollow">HERE</a>. Hosting Platform: RedCircle

Empowered to Repair: A Conversation with Brenda Salter-McNeil

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In my second book, <a href="https://amzn.to/3V7zbN1" rel="nofollow">How to Fight Racism</a>, I wrote a section called &#34;Create a Pipeline of Mental Health Therapists of Color.&#34; In it I suggested that &#34;you or your church could contribute to scholarship funds for people of color interested in getting trained in mental health and therapy.&#34;  Well, a group actually did this and formed the Black Mental Health Counselors Reparations Foundation. I spoke to the three founders: Drs. Dr. Layla Bonner, DeAndrea Witherspoon Nash, and Danny Bryant.  They explain the extensive and EXPENSIVE process of training to become a professional counselor. They also talk about their organization and how they are raising $1 million to completely pay for the education and credentialing of Black mental health professionals.  Contribute to their cause. Visit: <a href="http://bmhcr.org/" rel="nofollow">bmhcr.org</a> Remember to pre-order my next book! <a href="http://bit.ly/spiritofjusticeamz" rel="nofollow">The Spirit of Justice Stories of Faith, Race, and Resistance</a>

Reparations for Black Mental Health Counselors

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There is a movement of people who grew up in evangelical Christianity out of those circles. These are ex-evangelicals or &#34;exvangelicals.&#34; 

Now Sarah McCammon, a politics reporter for NPR, has given us the first book-length treatment of this movement and the individuals within it. 

In this interview we talk about her very evangelical upbringing (and wax nostalgic about growing up in the 90s along the way). She tells us her thoughts about what&#39;s leading to this disillusionment with evangelicalism. We talk about how race affects people differently within and outside evangelicalism. And she tells us what it&#39;s like to be a journalist in these politically tenuous times. 

Order &#34;The Exvangelicals&#34; here. 

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There is a movement of people who grew up in evangelical Christianity out of those circles. These are ex-evangelicals or "exvangelicals." 

Now Sarah McCammon, a politics reporter for NPR, has given us the first book-length treatment of this movement and the individuals within it. 

In this interview we talk about her very evangelical upbringing (and wax nostalgic about growing up in the 90s along the way). She tells us her thoughts about what's leading to this disillusionment with evangelicalism. We talk about how race affects people differently within and outside evangelicalism. And she tells us what it's like to be a journalist in these politically tenuous times. 

Order "The Exvangelicals" here. 

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"The Exvangelicals": An Interview with NPR Reporter Sarah McCammon

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I have often said, &#34;White Christian nationalism is the greatest threat to democracy and the witness of the church in the United States today.&#34;

Now there&#39;s a documentary showing and telling why this is true. 

I talk to Dan Partland, the director of &#34;God &amp; Country&#34; a feature-length documentary film that &#34;takes a closer look at the dangerous implications and explores how a base of Christians has radically stoked a movement erasing the line between Church and State.&#34; 

Partland explains how he approached the delicate tension of truth-telling while still engaging a potentially skeptical audience. He describes how film can be a uniquely effective medium for opening people to dialogue. And we explore the controversy that has already surrounded the film. 

See the &#34;God &amp; Country&#34; trailer here. 

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I have often said, "White Christian nationalism is the greatest threat to democracy and the witness of the church in the United States today."

Now there's a documentary showing and telling why this is true. 

I talk to Dan Partland, the director of "God & Country" a feature-length documentary film that "takes a closer look at the dangerous implications and explores how a base of Christians has radically stoked a movement erasing the line between Church and State." 

Partland explains how he approached the delicate tension of truth-telling while still engaging a potentially skeptical audience. He describes how film can be a uniquely effective medium for opening people to dialogue. And we explore the controversy that has already surrounded the film. 

See the "God & Country" trailer here. 

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"God & Country": An Interview with Director Dan Partland

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Michael Wear is the author of The Spirit of Our Politics. It&#39;s a book that takes a fresh approach to how faith and politics should interact. Instead of beginning with policies, pundits, or politicians, Wear encourages us to begin with our own spiritual formation. 

We talk about everything from our similar conversion stories in evangelical contexts to how to engage people with radically different political persuasions. 

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Michael Wear is the author of The Spirit of Our Politics. It's a book that takes a fresh approach to how faith and politics should interact. Instead of beginning with policies, pundits, or politicians, Wear encourages us to begin with our own spiritual formation. 

We talk about everything from our similar conversion stories in evangelical contexts to how to engage people with radically different political persuasions. 

Order The Spirit of Our Politics HERE. 

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The Spirit of Our Politics

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Finally, finally, finally you can pre-order my latest book The Spirit of Justice: Stories of Faith, Race, and Resistance!
This is a book for all those who are weary and heavy-laden. It encourages you by telling the true stories of people who found reservoirs of strength—what I call the spirit of justice—to resist oppression and keep on keeping on.
If you pre-order the book you get several bonuses.
You get exclusive access to the first chapter of the book. You get access to my keynote message from “The Color of Compromise 5-Year Anniversary Event” where I give a talk titled: Three Characteristics of Historical Truth-Seekers. Finally, you get 30% off when you order from ChristianBook.com or the guaranteed lowest price when you order from Amazon.
Plus, pre-orders help put the book on the radar for other bookstores so it can be distributed widely, and they are a huge part of helping a book get on bestseller lists.
So tell everyone! Tell you local library, indie bookstore, church, seminary, college, and more to get copies of the book.
Share this message on social media and with your friends.
Pre-orders are now OPEN!!! 

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Pre-orders for "The Spirit of Justice" Are Now Open!

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I went to Northern Ireland as part of an endeavor hosted by the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship and the Telos Group.

We were looking at justice and peacemaking in the context of worship.

To that end we visited places such as Corrymeela, Derry, Giant’s Causeway, Clonard Monastery, and Stormont just to name a few.

In this very special episode of Footnotes, I offer some of my reflections about the trip. The journey deeply impacted me, and I hope this is not my last trip to Northern Ireland!

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Reflections on Northern Ireland

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In this episode I talk with first-time author Ronald Olivier whose life is a movie...or at least a book. He wrote &#34;27 Summers: My Journey to Freedom, Forgiveness, and Redemption During My Time in Angola Prison.&#34;
As a historian and racial justice advocate, I&#39;ve made incarceration one of my primary areas of focus in terms of action and raising awareness. That&#39;s why I was honored and excited to talk to Ronald about his experiences in Angola Prison and what he has share with us now that he&#39;s on the other side.
You&#39;ll fee like you could listen to Ronald tell stories all day. Especially because of his mellifluous Louisiana accent. You will also be inspired by the depth and richness of his faith. He&#39;s sincere when he says he lives by the motto: &#34;Don&#39;t tell me what God can&#39;t do!&#34;
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In this episode I talk with first-time author Ronald Olivier whose life is a movie...or at least a book. He wrote "27 Summers: My Journey to Freedom, Forgiveness, and Redemption During My Time in Angola Prison."
As a historian and racial justice advocate, I've made incarceration one of my primary areas of focus in terms of action and raising awareness. That's why I was honored and excited to talk to Ronald about his experiences in Angola Prison and what he has share with us now that he's on the other side.
You'll fee like you could listen to Ronald tell stories all day. Especially because of his mellifluous Louisiana accent. You will also be inspired by the depth and richness of his faith. He's sincere when he says he lives by the motto: "Don't tell me what God can't do!"
Support Ronald's Work:

Get the Book: 27 Summers

Follow Ronald on IG: @RonaldSlim75


Follow Ronald on FB: Ronald Olivier


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Don't Tell Me What God Can't Do: Ronald Olivier and the 27 Summers in Angola Prison

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Racism, white supremacy, and the attempt to control Black bodies didn&#39;t go away after the Civil War. As I often say, &#34;Racism never goes away, it adapts.&#34; One of the ways racism persists is through our criminal legal system, especially the death penalty. 

Joia Erin Thornton is the founder and executive director of the faith leaders of color coalition (flocc). Through her organization she works toward eliminating capital punishment in the carceral system. She talks about her journey into this work and why faith leaders need to be involved. 

Episode Highlights: 

How growing up in the South (Memphis and New Orleans) influenced her ideas of justice

How her parents taught her mother predicted Joia would grow up to be a &#34;changemaker&#34; 

Why ending the death penalty is a bipartisan political issue

The role of hope in justice work and ending the death penalty 

Visit the flocc website
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Racism, white supremacy, and the attempt to control Black bodies didn't go away after the Civil War. As I often say, "Racism never goes away, it adapts." One of the ways racism persists is through our criminal legal system, especially the death penalty. 

Joia Erin Thornton is the founder and executive director of the faith leaders of color coalition (flocc). Through her organization she works toward eliminating capital punishment in the carceral system. She talks about her journey into this work and why faith leaders need to be involved. 

Episode Highlights: 

How growing up in the South (Memphis and New Orleans) influenced her ideas of justice

How her parents taught her mother predicted Joia would grow up to be a "changemaker" 

Why ending the death penalty is a bipartisan political issue

The role of hope in justice work and ending the death penalty 

Visit the flocc website
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Getting Faith Leaders of Color Involved in Abolishing the Death Penalty

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How do you keep the flame of justice burning in the midst of so much misery and disappointment? A new book, Heart on Fire: 100 Meditations on Loving Your Neighbor Well, is just what you need. 

In this episode I get to interview first-time author and long-time artist, Dani Coke Balfour. We talk about how art relates to activism and how all of us have a role to play in doing &#34;good work.&#34; 

Be sure to grab your copy of Heart on Fire wherever books are sold! 
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Episode Highlights: 

The difference between &#34;equity&#34; and &#34;equality&#34; 

Why it&#39;s better to have &#34;conscious optimism&#34; rather than &#34;cautious optimism&#34;

Why imagination is indispensable to justice 

Ten Pillars of Good Work 


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How do you keep the flame of justice burning in the midst of so much misery and disappointment? A new book, Heart on Fire: 100 Meditations on Loving Your Neighbor Well, is just what you need. 

In this episode I get to interview first-time author and long-time artist, Dani Coke Balfour. We talk about how art relates to activism and how all of us have a role to play in doing "good work." 

Be sure to grab your copy of Heart on Fire wherever books are sold! 
Buy the Book On

Amazon

Bookshop

Episode Highlights: 

The difference between "equity" and "equality" 

Why it's better to have "conscious optimism" rather than "cautious optimism"

Why imagination is indispensable to justice 

Ten Pillars of Good Work 


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Heart on Fire an Interview with Dani Coke Balfour

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On this episode of Footnotes, join me as I delve into an enlightening conversation with the esteemed author Rev. Dr. Esau McCaulley, discussing his highly anticipated new book &#34;How Far to the Promised Land.&#34; 

Episode Highlights: 

We talk about how Black Christians in white evangelical spaces get &#34;pushed out, burned out, or sell out&#34; and how McCaulley has endured in his place of work 

How he thinks about his interracial marriage in view of the historic and ongoing Black experience with racism 

What he teaches his biracial children about racial identity and the role of police in the midst of anti-Black police brutality 

McCaulley gets on his soapbox about an issue that&#39;s at the forefront of his attention right now

My endorsement: In his latest book, How Far to the Promised Land, Rev. Dr. Esau McCaulley says we are people made of &#34;trauma and miracles.&#34; In this memoir you will see evidence of both as he relates the difficulties of his childhood alongside the resilient and caring community that ushers him into his destiny. A brisk and engaging narrative full of practical and spiritual wisdom, How Far to the Promised Land is a revelatory look at the U.S. South, race, poverty, and the strength needed not only to live with one&#39;s past but make peace with it.

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On this episode of Footnotes, join me as I delve into an enlightening conversation with the esteemed author Rev. Dr. Esau McCaulley, discussing his highly anticipated new book "How Far to the Promised Land." 

Episode Highlights: 

We talk about how Black Christians in white evangelical spaces get "pushed out, burned out, or sell out" and how McCaulley has endured in his place of work 

How he thinks about his interracial marriage in view of the historic and ongoing Black experience with racism 

What he teaches his biracial children about racial identity and the role of police in the midst of anti-Black police brutality 

McCaulley gets on his soapbox about an issue that's at the forefront of his attention right now

My endorsement: In his latest book, How Far to the Promised Land, Rev. Dr. Esau McCaulley says we are people made of "trauma and miracles." In this memoir you will see evidence of both as he relates the difficulties of his childhood alongside the resilient and caring community that ushers him into his destiny. A brisk and engaging narrative full of practical and spiritual wisdom, How Far to the Promised Land is a revelatory look at the U.S. South, race, poverty, and the strength needed not only to live with one's past but make peace with it.

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How Far to the Promised Land with Rev. Dr. Esau McCaulley

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According to a Psychology Today article, racial and ethnic minorities represent 30 percent of the population, yet 83.6 percent of mental health professionals identify as non-Hispanic White. And only about 5 percent of students enrolled in graduate level psychology programs are Black. 

Adebisi Gbadamosi is a Black woman therapist who specializes in addressing racial and religious trauma. She specializes in working with peo[le of color to process racial trauma, Christians to process faith-related trauma, and women wanting to work through any aspect of life.

In this episode she talks about her journey into mental health care, her painful experiences with race and white evangelical churches, and general coping skills for those who have endured trauma of various sorts. 

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According to a Psychology Today article, racial and ethnic minorities represent 30 percent of the population, yet 83.6 percent of mental health professionals identify as non-Hispanic White. And only about 5 percent of students enrolled in graduate level psychology programs are Black. 

Adebisi Gbadamosi is a Black woman therapist who specializes in addressing racial and religious trauma. She specializes in working with peo[le of color to process racial trauma, Christians to process faith-related trauma, and women wanting to work through any aspect of life.

In this episode she talks about her journey into mental health care, her painful experiences with race and white evangelical churches, and general coping skills for those who have endured trauma of various sorts. 

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Fighting Racism: Addressing Racial and Religious Trauma through Mental Health Care with Adebisi Gbadamosi

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The United States has five percent of the world&#39;s population but 25 percent of its incarcerated individuals. But the statistics only tell part of the story. Behind the numbers are real people. 

Stanley Frankart is someone who made it out of the prison system and is now helping others to do the same. 

Through the nonprofit he co-founded, Young Christian Professionals, Frankart and his team offer character education and professional development to reduce rates of recidivism. 

Learn More: 
-Young Chrisitan Professionals: youngchristianprofessionals.org
-Vera Institute: vera.org 
-Prison Policy Initiative: prisonpolicy.org
-The Witness Foundation: thewitnessfoundation.co 

FIGHTING RACISM is a miniseries powered by FOOTNOTES WITH JEMAR TISBY and is made in collaboration with the RELIGION NEWS SERVICE. Our producer for the show is Beau York with special thanks to Kathryn Post, Paul O&#39;Donnell, Roxanne Stone, and Adelle Banks. Our sponsor for the series is Zondervan Reflective, publishers of How to Fight Racism.
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The United States has five percent of the world's population but 25 percent of its incarcerated individuals. But the statistics only tell part of the story. Behind the numbers are real people. 

Stanley Frankart is someone who made it out of the prison system and is now helping others to do the same. 

Through the nonprofit he co-founded, Young Christian Professionals, Frankart and his team offer character education and professional development to reduce rates of recidivism. 

Learn More: 
-Young Chrisitan Professionals: youngchristianprofessionals.org
-Vera Institute: vera.org 
-Prison Policy Initiative: prisonpolicy.org
-The Witness Foundation: thewitnessfoundation.co 

FIGHTING RACISM is a miniseries powered by FOOTNOTES WITH JEMAR TISBY and is made in collaboration with the RELIGION NEWS SERVICE. Our producer for the show is Beau York with special thanks to Kathryn Post, Paul O'Donnell, Roxanne Stone, and Adelle Banks. Our sponsor for the series is Zondervan Reflective, publishers of How to Fight Racism.
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Fighting Racism: Giving the Formerly Incarcerated a Chance at True Freedom with Stanley Frankart

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Racism is not an ideology invented by people of African descent—people of European descent who are considered white hold that dubious distinction. So what is the role of white people in fighting racism? 
In part four of the Fighting Racism series, I talk with Shelley and David Park. They are the transracial adoptive parents of a son who is Black. They also composed a curriculum called “Let&#39;s Talk Race: A Beginners Guide to Conversations about Race.” In this 5-week course they talk to other white people about race. 
Delve into the definition of an ally and how white people can act in solidarity with Black people and other people of color. 
LINKS
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FIGHTING RACISM is a miniseries powered by FOOTNOTES WITH JEMAR TISBY and is made in collaboration with the RELIGION NEWS SERVICE. Our producer for the show is Beau York with special thanks to Kathryn Post, Paul O&#39;Donnell, Roxanne Stone, and Adelle Banks. Our sponsor for the series is Zondervan Reflective, publishers of How to Fight Racism.

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Racism is not an ideology invented by people of African descent—people of European descent who are considered white hold that dubious distinction. So what is the role of white people in fighting racism? 
In part four of the Fighting Racism series, I talk with Shelley and David Park. They are the transracial adoptive parents of a son who is Black. They also composed a curriculum called “Let's Talk Race: A Beginners Guide to Conversations about Race.” In this 5-week course they talk to other white people about race. 
Delve into the definition of an ally and how white people can act in solidarity with Black people and other people of color. 
LINKS
Let's Talk Race - Shelley and David Park

Subscribe to JemarTisby.Substack.com so you'll never miss a new episode.
Grab your copy of How to Fight Racism HERE.

FIGHTING RACISM is a miniseries powered by FOOTNOTES WITH JEMAR TISBY and is made in collaboration with the RELIGION NEWS SERVICE. Our producer for the show is Beau York with special thanks to Kathryn Post, Paul O'Donnell, Roxanne Stone, and Adelle Banks. Our sponsor for the series is Zondervan Reflective, publishers of How to Fight Racism.

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Fighting Racism: Fighting Racism as a White Ally

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In this episode we are going to talk with someone who knows all too well the challenges of environmental racism externally and the challenges of fighting for racial and ethnic diversity internally at a company. 

We are joined by Abigail Oduaol. She works for an organization called Earthjustice which employs more than 500 people. She serves as a senior development office but has also taken it upon herself to spearhead the company&#39;s antiracist initiatives and their efforts to make the workplace more responsive to the needs and concerns of its Black employees. This is an informative interview that will challenge and inspire you. 

To learn more about Abigail Oduol and her work, click HERE

Article: Creating Psychological Safety for Black Women at Your Company
Article: Environmental Justice Must Lie at the Heart of Climate Action
Article: How St. Louis Churches Are Revealing the Disparities in the Air We Breathe
Article: Pew Research, Workplace Diversity 2023

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FIGHTING RACISM is a miniseries powered by FOOTNOTES WITH JEMAR TISBY and is made in collaboration with the RELIGION NEWS SERVICE. Our producer for the show is Beau York with special thanks to Kathryn Post, Paul O&#39;Donnell, Roxanne Stone, and Adelle Banks. Our sponsor for the series is Zondervan Reflective, publishers of How to Fight Racism.
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In this episode we are going to talk with someone who knows all too well the challenges of environmental racism externally and the challenges of fighting for racial and ethnic diversity internally at a company. 

We are joined by Abigail Oduaol. She works for an organization called Earthjustice which employs more than 500 people. She serves as a senior development office but has also taken it upon herself to spearhead the company's antiracist initiatives and their efforts to make the workplace more responsive to the needs and concerns of its Black employees. This is an informative interview that will challenge and inspire you. 

To learn more about Abigail Oduol and her work, click HERE

Article: Creating Psychological Safety for Black Women at Your Company
Article: Environmental Justice Must Lie at the Heart of Climate Action
Article: How St. Louis Churches Are Revealing the Disparities in the Air We Breathe
Article: Pew Research, Workplace Diversity 2023

Subscribe to JemarTisby.Substack.com so you'll never miss a new episode.
Grab your copy of How to Fight Racism HERE.

FIGHTING RACISM is a miniseries powered by FOOTNOTES WITH JEMAR TISBY and is made in collaboration with the RELIGION NEWS SERVICE. Our producer for the show is Beau York with special thanks to Kathryn Post, Paul O'Donnell, Roxanne Stone, and Adelle Banks. Our sponsor for the series is Zondervan Reflective, publishers of How to Fight Racism.
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Fighting Racism: Racial Justice at Work and in the Environment with Abigail Oduol

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In this episode we hear what one homeschooling parent, Brytni McNeil is doing to create a more racially inclusive and honest culture in homeschooling. Brytni is so graciously vulnerable in sharing her story of coming from a colorblind approach to race to becoming color-conscious. She talks about the challenges of being a Black homeschooling parent and how she is working to make homeschooling families more aware of racial dynamics. Learn more about her work HERE.

Subscribe to JemarTisby.Substack.com so you&#39;ll never miss a new episode. 
Grab your copy of How to Fight Racism HERE.

FIGHTING RACISM is a miniseries powered by FOOTNOTES WITH JEMAR TISBY and is made in collaboration with the RELIGION NEWS SERVICE. Our producer for the show is Beau York with special thanks to Kathryn Post, Paul O&#39;Donnell, Roxanne Stone, and Adelle Banks. Our sponsor for the series is Zondervan Reflective, publishers of How to Fight Racism. 
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In this episode we hear what one homeschooling parent, Brytni McNeil is doing to create a more racially inclusive and honest culture in homeschooling. Brytni is so graciously vulnerable in sharing her story of coming from a colorblind approach to race to becoming color-conscious. She talks about the challenges of being a Black homeschooling parent and how she is working to make homeschooling families more aware of racial dynamics. Learn more about her work HERE.

Subscribe to JemarTisby.Substack.com so you'll never miss a new episode. 
Grab your copy of How to Fight Racism HERE.

FIGHTING RACISM is a miniseries powered by FOOTNOTES WITH JEMAR TISBY and is made in collaboration with the RELIGION NEWS SERVICE. Our producer for the show is Beau York with special thanks to Kathryn Post, Paul O'Donnell, Roxanne Stone, and Adelle Banks. Our sponsor for the series is Zondervan Reflective, publishers of How to Fight Racism. 
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Fighting Racism: Confronting Racism in Homeschooling with Brytni McNeil

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“Welcome to the FIGHTING RACISM series, a project that explores how real people just like you are fighting racism in their everyday lives. My name is Dr. Jemar Tisby. I&#39;m a historian, an author, a speaker, and a professor of history at Simmons College of Kentucky, and I will be your host and guide throughout this series. In this episode I unpack the ARC of Racial Justice and tell you how this series came about and what to expect. See below for the upcoming episode themes.

Fighting Racism Series

Real Stories from Real People - Jemar Tisby, PhD

Confronting Racism in Homeschooling - Brynti McNeil

Racial Justice at Work and in the Environment - Abigail Oduol

How White Allies Can Talk to Other White People about Racism - Shelley &amp; David Park

Giving the Formerly Incarcerated a Chance at True Freedom - Stanley Frankart

Addressing Racial and Religious Trauma through Mental Health Care - Adebisi Gbadamosi


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Grab your copy of How to Fight Racism HERE.

FIGHTING RACISM is a miniseries powered by FOOTNOTES WITH JEMAR TISBY and is made in collaboration with the RELIGION NEWS SERVICE. Our producer for the show is Beau York with special thanks to Kathryn Post, Paul O&#39;Donnell, Roxanne Stone, and Adelle Banks. Our sponsor for the series is Zondervan Reflective, publishers of How to Fight Racism. 
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“Welcome to the FIGHTING RACISM series, a project that explores how real people just like you are fighting racism in their everyday lives. My name is Dr. Jemar Tisby. I'm a historian, an author, a speaker, and a professor of history at Simmons College of Kentucky, and I will be your host and guide throughout this series. In this episode I unpack the ARC of Racial Justice and tell you how this series came about and what to expect. See below for the upcoming episode themes.

Fighting Racism Series

Real Stories from Real People - Jemar Tisby, PhD

Confronting Racism in Homeschooling - Brynti McNeil

Racial Justice at Work and in the Environment - Abigail Oduol

How White Allies Can Talk to Other White People about Racism - Shelley & David Park

Giving the Formerly Incarcerated a Chance at True Freedom - Stanley Frankart

Addressing Racial and Religious Trauma through Mental Health Care - Adebisi Gbadamosi


Subscribe to JemarTisby.Substack.com so you'll never miss a new episode. 
Grab your copy of How to Fight Racism HERE.

FIGHTING RACISM is a miniseries powered by FOOTNOTES WITH JEMAR TISBY and is made in collaboration with the RELIGION NEWS SERVICE. Our producer for the show is Beau York with special thanks to Kathryn Post, Paul O'Donnell, Roxanne Stone, and Adelle Banks. Our sponsor for the series is Zondervan Reflective, publishers of How to Fight Racism. 
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Fighting Racism: Real Stories from Real People

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&#34;Critical Race Theory has become a lightning rod in contemporary American politics and evangelical Christianity. This irenic book offers a critical but constructive and sympathetic introduction written from a perspective rooted in Scripture and Christian Theology.&#34;

I sit down with the co-authors Dr. Robert Chao Romero and Dr. Jeff Liou to talk about the need for this book and the intersection between Christianity and Critical Race Theory. 

Buy the book &#34;Christianity and Critical Race Theory HERE. 
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"Critical Race Theory has become a lightning rod in contemporary American politics and evangelical Christianity. This irenic book offers a critical but constructive and sympathetic introduction written from a perspective rooted in Scripture and Christian Theology."

I sit down with the co-authors Dr. Robert Chao Romero and Dr. Jeff Liou to talk about the need for this book and the intersection between Christianity and Critical Race Theory. 

Buy the book "Christianity and Critical Race Theory HERE. 
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Christianity and Critical Race Theory

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In his new book, &#34;More Than I Imagined: What a Black Man Discovered About the White Mother He Never Knew&#34;, CNN journalist John Blake shares an intimate story of his journey with race, faith, and forgiveness. 

In this interview we talk about racial identity, the usefulness of the term &#34;racial reconciliation,&#34; and a bit about The Wire. 

John&#39;s book is now AVAILABLE! 
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In his new book, "More Than I Imagined: What a Black Man Discovered About the White Mother He Never Knew", CNN journalist John Blake shares an intimate story of his journey with race, faith, and forgiveness. 

In this interview we talk about racial identity, the usefulness of the term "racial reconciliation," and a bit about The Wire. 

John's book is now AVAILABLE! 
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