Free Resources
Below are some links to free resources that can help you begin or continue your work in community advocacy. I have found these reading materials helpful in continuing my growth as an effective advocate.
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The topic of intersectionality is not new, but the primer presented me with a new and better understanding of the issue. The term was coined by Dr. Kimberle Crenshaw and provides a useful framework for viewing and analyzing social problems to better ensure inclusiveness in potential solutions.
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Unless specifically stated, I claim no authorship rights in the material. These items are available online to the public and I place them here for convenience.
Additional Reading
I recommend the following books as an entry point to the much-needed conversation regarding race and reconciliation in our country, from the perspective of Black Christian.
Woke Church: An Urgent Call For Christians In America To Confront Racism and Injustice.
Eric Mason
Quick Look: Understanding The Issue
Chapter 30 - Community Toolbox
Center for Community Health at University of Kansas
Quick Look: Conducting Studies On The Issue
Chapter 30 - Community Toolbox
Center for Community Health at University of Kansas
Quick Look: Developing A Plan For Advocacy
Chapter 30 - Community Toolbox
Center for Community Health at University of Kansas
RETHINK PODCAST: EPISODE 1 - Education Policy and Impact
Insider Outsider: My Journey As A Stranger In White Evangelicalism And My Hope For Us All.
Bryan Loritts
Be The Bridge: Pursuing God's Heart for Racial Reconciliation.
Latasha Morrison