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The Red Letter Disciple

050: Jemar Tisby on the History of Racism, How Race, Religion, and Politics Are All Tied Together, and Developing a Plan to Fight Racism

Oct 3, 2023
01:00:59

When it comes to racial injustice, people often get caught up in the tangle of the diagnosis when what we need to pursue collectively is an antidote. Jemar Tisby is after a plan for racial reconciliation that goes beyond who did what. When the work becomes about people, everybody wins. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com


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Resources mentioned in the episode: 


Jemartisby.com


The Color of Compromise by Jemar Tisby


How to Fight Racism by Jemar Tisby


Pass the Mic Podcast 


Key insights from the episode: 


Race is a big part of history, no matter what you study. - Jemar Tisby


The applications, stories, and references in sermons were out of my cultural context. - Jemar Tisby


When studying racism, the root determines the fruit. - Jemar Tisby


Racism, religion, and politics are all tied together. You can study them separately, but they are mutually constitutive. - Jemar Tisby


At the heart of all this justice work is people. - Jemar Tisby


The difference between a dream and a goal is a plan. - Jemar Tisby


Jemar Tisby’s challenge: Go back and read the I Have a Dream speech. 


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