My Black Book Journal

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Angel of Greenwood, Pt. 1

Our host Danny Brister, Jr, interviews Randi Pink about her new book Angel of Greenwood. Angel of Greenwood tells of Tulsa, Oklahoma, in the days leading up to the 1921 Tulsa, Oklahoma Greenwood (Black Wall Street) Massacre. Randi approaches this story by humanizing Greenwood's inhabitants, revealing a thriving Black town destroyed by hate. I hope that you will come and sit awhile and join in on the conversation, Purchase Book Amazon Thank You Books Follow Randi Pink: Website , Facebook , Twitte...

Mar 03, 2021•48 min

In Peace & Freedom

In this episode, our host Danny Brister, Jr takes a dive into Dr. Bernard LaFayette's book In Peace and Freedom: My Journey in Selma. We also briefly discuss the recently released movie Jesus and the Black Messiah. Join us as we uncover lessons in life, love, and leadership. For more information on registering to vote check out the links below: https://www.whenweallvote.org/ https://www.vote.org/ https://www.rockthevote.org/about-rock-the-vote/ Click the link to register for A Celebration of Bla...

Feb 19, 2021•24 min

Lead, Kindly Light - A Way Out of No Way

During this episode, our host Danny Brister, Jr., explores lessons in life and leadership from Ambassador Andrew Young's book A Way Out of No Way. Join us as we contemplate Ambassador Young's words and their application for today. We are giving away a free copy of How to Fight Racism by Jemar Tisby. If you would like to enter for a chance to win this book, please leave us a comment and rate My Black Book Journal wherever you listen to the show, then email our host at dannyb@actjustlylovemercy.or...

Feb 04, 2021•23 min

It's Time to Get in Good Trouble Again

My Black Book Journal is the first podcast of Act Justly | Love Mercy. The purpose of My Black Book Journal is to explore Black stories through book reviews and interviews to uncover lessons in life, love, and leadership. This first episode explores Congressman John Lewis' book Across That Bridge : Life Lessons and a Vission for Change. Join me as we sit at the feet of this civil rights legend. If you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review. Visit the website www.actjustlylovemercy.org...

Jan 25, 2021•25 min

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