Passionate for Justice: Ida B. Wells as Prophet for Our Time - Softcover

Meeks, Catherine; Stroupe, Nibs

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1640651608 ISBN 13: 9781640651609

Publisher: Church Publishing, 2019

Synopsis

"In Passionate for Justice, we find a compass that points us to the future, where we can each give voice and action to justice, equity, and life-giving community. Ida Wells would have had it no other way."
―From the Foreword by Stacey Abrams, 2018 Democratic Nominee for Governor of Georgia

Ida B. Wells was a powerful churchwoman and witness for justice and equity from 1878 to 1931. Born enslaved, her witness flowed through the struggles for justice in her lifetime, especially in the intersections of African Americans, women, and those who were poor. Her life is a profound witness for faith-based work of visionary power, resistance, and resilience for today’s world, when the forces of injustice stand in opposition to progress.

These are exciting and dangerous times. Boundaries that previously seemed impenetrable are now being crossed. This book is a guide for the current state of affairs in American culture, enlivened by the historical perspective of Wells’ search for justice.

The authors are an African-American woman and a child of white supremacy. Both have dedicated themselves to working, writing, and developing ministries oriented toward justice, equity, and mercy. This book can be used in all settings, but most especially in churches (pastors and other church leaders, study groups), seminaries, and universities.

About this title

About the Authors

Catherine Meeks, PhD, is the founder of Turquoise and Lavender, an institute for transformation and healing. She is the former executive director of the Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing and is the author of six books. She is the winner of the President Joseph R. Biden Lifetime Achievement Award and holds a master’s degree in social work from Clark Atlanta University and a PhD from Emory University. Dr. Meeks lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

NIBS STROUPE retired in 2017 as pastor of Oakhurst Presbyterian Church, a nationally recognized leader in multicultural and racial justice ministry. He has written numerous articles for magazines, including The Atlantic online. He has written frequently for Westminster/John Knox's Feasting on the Word series, and is a frequent contributor to Journal for Preachers. He is the author of four books. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

Edition details

• Publisher: Church Publishing
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1640651608
• ISBN 13: 9781640651609
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160