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Dear White Peacemakers: Dismantling Racism with Grit and Grace
by Osheta Moore
A Push in the Right Direction Without Shaming
So glad I stumbled on this gem. It took me a while to read because it was deep and a bit long for this sort of book, but I’m so glad I pushed forward. There was so much to process.
Why I like this book more than most anti-racist books I’ve read:
1) Pastor Osheta Moore bases her thesis on peacemaking not peacekeeping. This is done in the context of close interracial relationships. She talks to her white readers with respect and tells us stories or teaches us lessons like we’re sitting in her living room or eating gumbo at her kitchen table.
2) She talks through her fears surrounding white supremacy and white people in general, but then reminds herself of the truths Jesus preaches about loving thy neighbor even when there are generations of trauma separating you.
3) As she offers examples of white women who take care of her, she encourages us to look after ourselves, too. There is so much guilt and shame surrounding black and white relationships in the US and white people who are pursing anti-racism can easily feel defeated or feel like they must offer reparations for centuries of black pain. She encourages that you don’t have to be hustling to read every book, listen to every podcast, go to every protest, and watch ever documentary. It’s impossible. Just see what God puts in front of you and fight oppression or discrimination wherever you see it.
I’ve got dozens of highlights in this book that I know I’m going to be referring back to for a while. Thanks so much for your wisdom and vulnerability, Osheta! I feel like we’re already friends ❤️
So glad I stumbled on this gem. It took me a while to read because it was deep and a bit long for this sort of book, but I’m so glad I pushed forward. There was so much to process.
Why I like this book more than most anti-racist books I’ve read:
1) Pastor Osheta Moore bases her thesis on peacemaking not peacekeeping. This is done in the context of close interracial relationships. She talks to her white readers with respect and tells us stories or teaches us lessons like we’re sitting in her living room or eating gumbo at her kitchen table.
2) She talks through her fears surrounding white supremacy and white people in general, but then reminds herself of the truths Jesus preaches about loving thy neighbor even when there are generations of trauma separating you.
3) As she offers examples of white women who take care of her, she encourages us to look after ourselves, too. There is so much guilt and shame surrounding black and white relationships in the US and white people who are pursing anti-racism can easily feel defeated or feel like they must offer reparations for centuries of black pain. She encourages that you don’t have to be hustling to read every book, listen to every podcast, go to every protest, and watch ever documentary. It’s impossible. Just see what God puts in front of you and fight oppression or discrimination wherever you see it.
I’ve got dozens of highlights in this book that I know I’m going to be referring back to for a while. Thanks so much for your wisdom and vulnerability, Osheta! I feel like we’re already friends ❤️