Why black lives matter : african american thriving for the twenty-first century / edited by Anthony B. Bradley.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Bradley, Anthony B., editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

African Americans--Conduct of life.

African Americans.

African Americans--Religious life.

African Americans--Social conditions--21st century.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (228 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

Eugene, Oregon : Cascade Books, [2020]

Summary:

"Beginning with a conversation prompted by African American scholars like Dr. Alvin Poussaint of Harvard Medical School in 2007, to the current Black Lives Matter movement, there has been much debate about what led to the deaths of Trayvon Martin and Michael Brown, among others, as well as other systemic challenges that undermine black thriving. Anthony Bradley has assembled a team of scholars and religious leaders to provide a distinctly Christian perspective on what is needed for black communities to thrive from within. In addition to the social and structural issues that must be addressed, within black communities there are opportunities for social change based on God's vision for human flourishing. Covering topics like the black family, hip-hop, mental health, mentoring women, masculinity, and the church, this book will open your eyes to fresh ways to participate in solutions that will truly set black America free. Although the Black Lives Matter movement keeps the church on the margins, the authors in this volume believe that enduring change cannot happen unless God speaks directly to these issues in light of the kingdom"--Back cover.

Contents:

More than victims : the benefits of a theological vision / by Vincent Bacote

The black family : the hope of "true religion" / by Bruce Fields

Black girls rise : yes, it's time! A call to the church of the black community / by Yvonne RB-Banks

Sexuality in the black community / by Howard Brown

Gangsta Rap made me do it : what's really goin' on? / by Ralph C. Watkins

Black men and masculinity / by Eric M. Mason

Mentoring as discipleship at HBCUs / by Rihana S. Mason

The church and community / by Lance Lewis

Redeemed and healed for mission / by Anthony B. Bradley

The role of the church in impacting mass incarceration and mental illness in the African American community / by Natalie D. Haslem

The black church and orthodoxy / by Anthony Carter

The prosperity gospel / by Ken Jones.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-7252-5213-9