Passionate for justice : Ida B. Wells as prophet for our time / Catherine Meeks & Nibs Stroupe ; foreword by Stacey Abrams.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Meeks, Catherine, author.

Stroupe, Nibs, author.

Contributor:

Abrams, Stacey, writer of foreword.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Wells-Barnett, Ida B., 1862-1931.

Wells-Barnett, Ida B.

African American women--Biography.

African American women.

African American women civil rights workers--Biography.

African American women civil rights workers.

Lynching.

History.

African American women social reformers.

United States.

African American women social reformers--Biography.

Lynching--United States--History.

Civil rights workers--United States--Biography.

Civil rights workers.

Social reformers--United States--Biography.

Social reformers.

Wells-Barnett, Ida B., 1862-1931--Influence.

Race relations--Religious aspects.

Race relations.

Civil rights--Religious aspects.

Civil rights.

Social justice.

Genre:

Biographies.

Physical Description:

x, 150 pages ; 22 cm

Other Title:

Ida B. Wells as prophet for our time

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Church Publishing, [2019]

Summary:

"Ida B. Wells was a powerful churchwoman and witness for justice and equity from 1878-1931. 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 towards 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. - Reflections on current affairs through the lens of history -A resource for social justice and resilience."-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Foreword

An introduction to Ida B. Wells from her great-granddaughter

"To the seeker of truth"

"Crusade for justice"

"To tell the truth freely"

"My name is Legion"

"At the crossroads: just trying to be human"

"Order our steps"

Seeking the beloved community.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Other Format:

Online version: Meeks, Catherine, author. Passionate for justice.

ISBN:

9781640651609

1640651608

OCLC:

1110148570

Publisher Number:

99983178191