yler Burns and Jemar Tisby on this week's episode of Pass The Mic to discuss Divided By Faith: Evangelical Religion and the Problem of Race in America, the legacy of the book, its impact on The Witness, as well as his family's faith journey and current work.

I dream of a day where we don’t have to speak the names of Black people who have been taken from us too soon. I dream of a future where news headlines tell of how Black people overcame and reflect on lives long and well lived. For now, I hold on to the beauty that resides in our melanated skin and the unique voice that our people possess. 

As a Christ-centered and Black-serving organization, the Witness Inc. recognizes the critical importance of affirmative action in advancing racial equity and empowering Black Americans. Affirmative action policies have played a vital role in addressing the deeply rooted historic and systemic racism that hinders access to higher education for people of color. We know that these policies provided essential frameworks for creating more equitable opportunities for all.

No amount of perfectionism can stop our bodies from being hated or feared, though. 

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