Jemar Tisby: The Spirit of Justice: Stories of Faith, Race, and Resistance (Hardcover)

In this follow-up to the New York Times bestseller The Color of Compromise, historian Jemar Tisby probes the depths of US history, highlighting the stories of people with the courage and imagination to pursue a better future. Just as there were those who created and perpetuated racist ideas and actions, there were those who resisted them. The Spirit of Justice reveals the compelling stories of men and women who fought against racism and agitated for justice-all in the name of their faith. We cannot be passive in our efforts to learn the lessons of the past. We must recommit ourselves to gaining hope, inspiration, and wisdom from our ancestors who stood for justice. The Spirit of Justice is a historical survey of the nation from its colonial roots to the present day, telling the real stories of a cloud of witnesses who broke the bonds of oppression and crafted a legacy of liberation.