Brown Faces, White Spaces: Confronting Systemic Racism to Bring Healing and Restoration

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In her award-winning New York Times bestseller Be the Bridge, racial justice advocate Latasha Morrison challenged readers to become active participants in the work of racial reconciliation. Now in Brown Faces, White Spaces she equips them to engage more deeply in rooting out the systems that perpetuate racial disparity and building a society that serves everybody better. The New York Times bestselling author of Be the Bridge calls people of faith to be a part of lasting change and help heal the racial disparity in our country-together. "A journey that encourages us to love our neighbors in real time as we understand the history that has shaped us."-Terence Lester, PhD, founder of Love Beyond Walls We might think of systemic racism as an unfortunate part of American history, something that happened back in the day. But the systems were never truly dismantled in our country, leaving artifacts of injustice that continue to affect every aspect of life for Black and Brown Americans. Many of us feel overwhelmed by the problem, unsure how we can make a difference. Yet God calls the church to stand firmly committed to racial reconciliation-and for each one of us to make choices that lead to healing. In Brown Faces, White Spaces, Latasha Morrison-a speaker, bridge builder, and champion for unity-explores nine aspects of American life where systemic racism still flourishes, including education, healthcare, the justice system, entertainment, and the church. Through story, historical context, and present realities, Morrison looks at what it means to recognize and confess the truth about inequities in the system (preparation), commit ourselves to changing the system (dedication), and move into true freedom as a society (liberation). Drawing on rich sociological insights, as well as experiences of family and friends and from her own life, Morrison asks- How does knowing our country's history make a difference in how we live today How does Jesus's divine act of reconciliation on the cross lead to human liberation from oppression How might we create systems for all to flourish This honest, hope-filled book shows us how we can reform historically white spaces and create systems that work for the good of all. Join the bridge-building movement that is listening, learning, and working together for equity in every aspect of our lives. Includes questions for personal reflection and group discussion.

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Brown Faces, White Spaces is more than just another narrative about injustice; its a call to action. Masterfully intertwining personal narratives with historical analysis, Morrison invites readers on a journey that encourages us to love our neighbors in real time as we understand the history that has shaped us.Terence Lester, PhD, founder of Love Beyond Walls

This trustworthy guide inspires us to imagine a time when racisms power will be broken in every domain of society.David Swanson, author of Rediscipling the White Church

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Latasha Morrison is a bridge-builder, reconciler, and a compelling voice in the fight for racial justice. The author of the award-winning New York Times bestseller Be the Bridge, Tasha has spoken nationwide at many events including IF-Gathering and Justice Conference. A native of North Carolina, Tasha earned degrees in human development and business leadership. She founded Be the Bridge to inspire and equip ambassadors of racial reconciliation.