True Stories of Faith, Race, and Resistance

The Spirit of Justice

When the struggle for racial justice is discouraging, history can give us hope. These true stories from the past will inspire you to keep up the fight.

“In a world prone to historical appropriation, The Spirit of Justice serves as a poignant reminder to honor and learn from the past without distorting its truths.”

author of the New York Times bestselling Be the Bridge

“Tisby’s words carry the spirit of those who fought injustice with nonviolence and resistance, revealing the enduring power of faith in overcoming centuries of systemic oppression.”

founder of Love Beyond Walls, author of I See YouWhen We Stand, and others

“In The Spirit of Justice, you will learn about the strength of many everyday women pursuing justice and the courage it took to push their work to the forefront.”

mother of Breonna Taylor, founder of the Breonna Taylor Foundation

Jemar Tisby is a New York Times bestselling author, national speaker, and public historian on a mission to deliver truths from the Black experience with depth and clarity.

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The Spirit of Justice

When the struggle for racial justice is discouraging, history can give us hope. These true stories from the past will inspire you to keep up the fight.

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You want a speaker who brings depth of insight, clarity, and sensitivity around complex topics such as race, history and religion. Jemar brings over a decade of experience teaching, presenting to universities, corporations, congregations, community organizations and more.

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Quote 01
“Ain’t no such thing as I can hate anyone and hope to see the face of God.”

— Fannie Lou Hamer

Quote 02
“The impetus for public justice in the Christian life comes from the ethical demands of love.”

— Jemar Tisby, How to Fight Racism

Quote 03
“Justice is what love looks like in public.”

— Cornel West

Quote 04
“As we begin to treat each other with more love and empathy, it will not only change the world around us; it will also change us.”

— Jemar Tisby, How to Fight Racism

Quote 05
“History and Scripture teach us that there can be no reconciliation without repentance. There can be no repentance without confession. And there can be no confession without truth.”

— Jemar Tisby, The Color of Compromise

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