Resources: Race in America
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In the last week we have been asked many times for recommended resources for exploring the topic of race in America. We wanted to post a collection of resources that have challenged and equipped us. It should be noted, we don’t agree with everything in all of these resources, but because the Christian is rooted in the truth of God’s word, we are free to widely explore ideas, arguments, and resources with open hands and an open mind.
Books for adults
Michael Emerson and Christian Smith, Divided by Faith
Isabel Wilkerson, The Warmth of Other Suns
Bryan Loritts, Insider Outsider
Jemar Tisby, The Color of Compromise
Ibram X. Kendi, Stamped from the Beginning
Bryan Stevenson, Just Mercy
Beverly Tatum, Why are all the black kids sitting together in the cafeteria?
Austin Channing Brown, I’m Still Here
Jim Schutze, The Accommodation: Politics of Race in an American City
Other resources
Racial Justice and Reconciliation by Rich Villodas (PDF)
Charlie Dates, “I Can’t Breathe” (Sermon)
David French, “American Racism: We have so very far to go.” (Article)
Bible Project, “Justice.” (Video)
Books for children
Trillia Newbell, God’s Very Good Idea
Matthew Paul Turner, When God Made You
Louise Spilsbury, Racism and Intolerance (Children In Our World Series)
Vashti Harrison, Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History
Vashti Harrison, Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History
Vashti Harrison, Dream Big: Little One
Christine King Farris, My Brother, Martin
Resources for children
Songs/Movies/Poetry
Film: Just Mercy (Amazon Prime)
Film: Selma (Amazon Prime)
Film: When they See Us (on Netflix)
Film: The 13th (on Netflix)
Film: I am not your Negro (Amazon Prime)
Poetry: “I, Too” by Langston Hughes
Poetry: “August 1619” by Clint Smith
Songs:
“Mary Don’t You Weep” - Aretha Franklin
“This Little Light of Mine” - The Montgomery Gospel Trio
“Let Justice Roll” - Sojourn Music
Album:
“Work Songs: The Porter’s Gate Worship Project”