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Creating a Culture of Repair: Taking Action on the Road to Reparations
Many people are aware of the injustices Black Americans have suffered over the centuries but feel powerless when it comes to repairing the harm done. The inequality remains even after laws and policies have been corrected. Calculating and implementing financial reparations will require large-scale government action, which can feel out of reach or overwhelming for the average person. Robert Turner provides an accessible guide for individuals and groups wanting to influence significant institutional action while also acting on their own to repair the effects of racial injustice in our communities, churches, and spheres of influence. Dividing into categories of individual, social, institutional, and spiritual repair, Turner offers the longest list of reparations currently published, with more than one hundred actions readers can begin practicing and advocating for to help balance economic injustice, undo hurtful decisions from decades past, and rally public support for bold and principled legislation.
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June 24, 2024
A Wealth of Ideas for Individuals, Families, Congregations and Communities
This Goodreads review of Robert Turner's new guidebook for "Taking Action on the Road to Reparations" is for readers who already are aware of the ongoing impact of racism in America and who want to do something about that deeply entrenched system of injustice.
Robert Turner's book does give us a brief summary of the complex and centuries-old legacy, which extends from the era of slavery through the 20th century campaigns of lynchings and massacres (the Tulsa massacre being only one of many such tragedies in American life). The legacy includes an almost impenetrable thicket of racially biased laws and policies. For example, while racist property "covenants" now are illegal, the pattern that existed for many years kept pushing Black families toward poorer communities. And long-standing patterns of injustice in home mortgages, home insurance and other related legal restrictions made it far less likely for Black families to accumulate generational wealth that White families simply assume is a crucial part of family life.
If you've read this far in this review and you're nodding your head—meaning you have a sense of this generation-spanning system of injustices—then you will find Robert Turner's book fascinating.
As a journalist who specializes in racial, religious and cultural diversity, I've closely watched the annual waves of books about combatting racism flow from publishers nationwide. And I generally celebrate that rich array of resources.But, in this case, I'm giving Turner's book 5 stars for a unique approach to his mission in these pages.
After a brief overview of the complexity of the injustices that stem from racism, Turner then turns the bulk of his book to the real heart of his message, answering the question: So what could "Reparations" look like in our lives and in our communities and nationwide?
That "R" word is so loaded with assumptions—many of them flash-points for Americans who prefer to ignore any issues associated with racism—that most Americans cannot begin to describe the breadth of creative proposals under this general umbrella of seeking justice.
The vast majority of Turner's book, then, is 100 short articles—some less than 1 page and some that run a couple of pages—about 100 things Americans could choose to do in pursuit of Reparations, which Turner defines as a basic matter of justice in a nation whose current wealth largely rests on centuries of injustice.
That's what makes this book unique. I have never seen a book with so many individual ideas in this realm of activism so concisely described. Turner organizes them into four groups:
Individuals living and learning in a way that improves understanding and elevates the Black community.
Communities, organizations and corporations making changes to repair historic and ongoing harm.
State and national programs dismantling, repairing, and making restitution for systemic injustice.
And, finally, Spiritual Reparation—Churches and other religious communities atoning for the sin of racism enacted in the name of God.
In this review, I won't list examples of the 100 individual actions, because each reader is likely to find a different cluster most interesting—depending on whether, as examples, you are a parent looking for family projects, a board member of a nonprofit wanting to address a racist legacy or perhaps a church leader looking for ideas to excite congregational participation.
However, I do want to emphasize that, if you're like me and you've been trying to read books and articles related to racism, you will find Turner's book is a unique contribution to this literature. If other writers have left you feeling moved toward action—Turner's book is a long list of possible next steps you could take.
If you read this review and feel it might interest a friend, please pass along a link to them. In particular, I can envision small-group leaders in congregations finding such a book a very welcome opportunity to talk about practical ideas that even small circles of friends could undertake.
This Goodreads review of Robert Turner's new guidebook for "Taking Action on the Road to Reparations" is for readers who already are aware of the ongoing impact of racism in America and who want to do something about that deeply entrenched system of injustice.
Robert Turner's book does give us a brief summary of the complex and centuries-old legacy, which extends from the era of slavery through the 20th century campaigns of lynchings and massacres (the Tulsa massacre being only one of many such tragedies in American life). The legacy includes an almost impenetrable thicket of racially biased laws and policies. For example, while racist property "covenants" now are illegal, the pattern that existed for many years kept pushing Black families toward poorer communities. And long-standing patterns of injustice in home mortgages, home insurance and other related legal restrictions made it far less likely for Black families to accumulate generational wealth that White families simply assume is a crucial part of family life.
If you've read this far in this review and you're nodding your head—meaning you have a sense of this generation-spanning system of injustices—then you will find Robert Turner's book fascinating.
As a journalist who specializes in racial, religious and cultural diversity, I've closely watched the annual waves of books about combatting racism flow from publishers nationwide. And I generally celebrate that rich array of resources.But, in this case, I'm giving Turner's book 5 stars for a unique approach to his mission in these pages.
After a brief overview of the complexity of the injustices that stem from racism, Turner then turns the bulk of his book to the real heart of his message, answering the question: So what could "Reparations" look like in our lives and in our communities and nationwide?
That "R" word is so loaded with assumptions—many of them flash-points for Americans who prefer to ignore any issues associated with racism—that most Americans cannot begin to describe the breadth of creative proposals under this general umbrella of seeking justice.
The vast majority of Turner's book, then, is 100 short articles—some less than 1 page and some that run a couple of pages—about 100 things Americans could choose to do in pursuit of Reparations, which Turner defines as a basic matter of justice in a nation whose current wealth largely rests on centuries of injustice.
That's what makes this book unique. I have never seen a book with so many individual ideas in this realm of activism so concisely described. Turner organizes them into four groups:
Individuals living and learning in a way that improves understanding and elevates the Black community.
Communities, organizations and corporations making changes to repair historic and ongoing harm.
State and national programs dismantling, repairing, and making restitution for systemic injustice.
And, finally, Spiritual Reparation—Churches and other religious communities atoning for the sin of racism enacted in the name of God.
In this review, I won't list examples of the 100 individual actions, because each reader is likely to find a different cluster most interesting—depending on whether, as examples, you are a parent looking for family projects, a board member of a nonprofit wanting to address a racist legacy or perhaps a church leader looking for ideas to excite congregational participation.
However, I do want to emphasize that, if you're like me and you've been trying to read books and articles related to racism, you will find Turner's book is a unique contribution to this literature. If other writers have left you feeling moved toward action—Turner's book is a long list of possible next steps you could take.
If you read this review and feel it might interest a friend, please pass along a link to them. In particular, I can envision small-group leaders in congregations finding such a book a very welcome opportunity to talk about practical ideas that even small circles of friends could undertake.
June 28, 2024
My thanks to NetGalley and Westminster John Knox Press for an eARC of this book to read and review.
This is one of those books that can go either way, and does. I'm not huge on "hot-button" issues, but I do try to read from both "sides" of different topics, to attempt to avoid echo chamber thinking and reinforcement.
That being said, I agreed with some of what he said and disagreed with the rest. It didn't anger me or make me shake my head in 100% bobble head agreement, so I guess either the book is down the middle or I am riding the fence until the cows come home.
Either way, this was an interesting, if not enthralling read. Some things said made perfect common sense to me, others made me raise my eyebrows at the complete veering from reality direction it went. It did raise questions that I wanted answers to and I wasn't a fan of how quickly a lot of very big statements, even ones I agreed with, were just glossed over without any digging into the topic. Granted, this wasn't trying to be a dissertation and there were 100 points being made, but I think some were just too bullet point to do more than glancing the surface, let alone scratching it.
Questions weren't answered, but it does encourage the reader to do research on their own to find the answers the questions this book raises. I however, wanted MORE from this book. It ultimately left me cold.
2, not bad but this is definitely a YMMV book, stars.
This is one of those books that can go either way, and does. I'm not huge on "hot-button" issues, but I do try to read from both "sides" of different topics, to attempt to avoid echo chamber thinking and reinforcement.
That being said, I agreed with some of what he said and disagreed with the rest. It didn't anger me or make me shake my head in 100% bobble head agreement, so I guess either the book is down the middle or I am riding the fence until the cows come home.
Either way, this was an interesting, if not enthralling read. Some things said made perfect common sense to me, others made me raise my eyebrows at the complete veering from reality direction it went. It did raise questions that I wanted answers to and I wasn't a fan of how quickly a lot of very big statements, even ones I agreed with, were just glossed over without any digging into the topic. Granted, this wasn't trying to be a dissertation and there were 100 points being made, but I think some were just too bullet point to do more than glancing the surface, let alone scratching it.
Questions weren't answered, but it does encourage the reader to do research on their own to find the answers the questions this book raises. I however, wanted MORE from this book. It ultimately left me cold.
2, not bad but this is definitely a YMMV book, stars.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 11, 2024
Read this book before an interview with the author. Just a thoughtful and well-considered "answer" as to what reparations could look like, and the work we need to do as a nation to atone for slavery and provide justice for those who have been harmed for generations.
April 23, 2024
Thank to Westminster John Knox Press and the Author for a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
America has so much work to do. There were many topics in the book that I had very little to no knowledge of. I appreciate the diligence taken to educate the reader.
This books give actions that can be taken for individual, societal, and spiritual reparations that can be given to make amends for America’s racist past. As a religious person, I appreciated especially the spiritual reparations. There were many actions that were targeting many organization structures of churches that I believe my church could apply.
Overall, this book was very educational and I would recommend it to anyone.
America has so much work to do. There were many topics in the book that I had very little to no knowledge of. I appreciate the diligence taken to educate the reader.
This books give actions that can be taken for individual, societal, and spiritual reparations that can be given to make amends for America’s racist past. As a religious person, I appreciated especially the spiritual reparations. There were many actions that were targeting many organization structures of churches that I believe my church could apply.
Overall, this book was very educational and I would recommend it to anyone.
April 28, 2024
"Creating a Culture of Repair: Taking Action on the Road to Reparations" by Robert Turner is a specific and constructive set of suggestions to how we might begin to repair some of the massive damage done to Black people and communities in the U.S. by slavery and Jim Crow laws and the still-obvious ideology of white supremacy baked into all our social institutions. Rev. Dr. Turner doesn't SAY "this book is for white people," but it seems aimed at those who recognize the problem and wish to eradicate it but who maybe aren't sure of its size and reach and/or who are overwhelmed by the enormity of the issues and don't have a clue of how or where they might start to do their part to work on it.
Turner is very clear up front that the problem is a societal level one that can't be solved by individual actions alone, but he outlines concrete steps that can be taken at 4 different levels (individual, societal (I think "community" and/or "cultural" would be a better name for this level, to more easily distinguish it from institutional), institutional, and spiritual) that will begin to chip away at the damage and give back some of what was stolen.
I'm intrigued by many of the actions he describes. Some were familiar to me (i.e., at the individual level: use your social media presence to speak in support of reparations, support Black-owned businesses, vote for leaders who support reparations, etc.) but others I would never have thought of. These include donating to organizations that provide bail money for those who can't afford it (as the current for-profit bail system is especially harmful to Black people who are more likely to be assigned bail and also more likely to have significantly higher bail amounts assigned to them) and donating to organizations that help pay for phone calls so inmates can stay in touch with their children (again, because our "criminal justice" system is disproportionately aimed at incarcerating Black people).
Each of the next levels/sections likewise contains intriguing suggestions for reparative actions. At all levels the actions suggested are in response to specific acts and practices and ideologies, historical and current, which have done harm to the U.S. Black population.
The book is clearly and persuasively written, with an occasional sprinkling of the sharp, witty, poetic language one might expect of a reverend doctor. It's definitely thought-provoking and useful and well worth the time and thought. I have come away from it inspired and more sure of concrete ways I might do better for the world.
It would have been a 5-star read for me had the author not chosen in section 2 to explicitly reject an intersectional approach. The book would have benefitted from the perspectives and input of Black women who might have pointed out things Turner misses about some important reparations needed to combat specific issues they and their families face-- issues Turner either ignores or gives scant mention, such as the deplorable levels of maternal mortality for Black women in the U.S. "healthcare" system, the lack of affordable childcare, the lack of affordable housing--and the disproportionate eviction levels--for Black women, especially mothers, and the wage gap, which is highest for Black and Hispanic women when compared to white men.
It's not only in current problems that Turner overlooks issues facing Black women; in at least two places when discussing sexual abuse of enslaved people by white "owners," Turner specifically mentions children while lumping men and women together under the single category "adult." I didn't see a single mention of the forced impregnation of enslaved Black women and the legacy of that, or of the continued denial of bodily autonomy of Black (and other) women today. The absence of discussion or emphasis on these issues brought to mind for me writings of Black feminists who have described how Black women have always been told to wait, have always been expected to take a back seat, as white feminists said to them, "Not now--first we have to deal with gender inequality," and Black men said to them, "Not now--first we have to deal with racial inequality."
Overall, then, this book is 3.8 stars for me, rounded to 4.
I received an ARC of this book. This review represents my own honest opinion. Thank you very much to the Dr. Turner and to the publishers for this thought-provoking read!
Turner is very clear up front that the problem is a societal level one that can't be solved by individual actions alone, but he outlines concrete steps that can be taken at 4 different levels (individual, societal (I think "community" and/or "cultural" would be a better name for this level, to more easily distinguish it from institutional), institutional, and spiritual) that will begin to chip away at the damage and give back some of what was stolen.
I'm intrigued by many of the actions he describes. Some were familiar to me (i.e., at the individual level: use your social media presence to speak in support of reparations, support Black-owned businesses, vote for leaders who support reparations, etc.) but others I would never have thought of. These include donating to organizations that provide bail money for those who can't afford it (as the current for-profit bail system is especially harmful to Black people who are more likely to be assigned bail and also more likely to have significantly higher bail amounts assigned to them) and donating to organizations that help pay for phone calls so inmates can stay in touch with their children (again, because our "criminal justice" system is disproportionately aimed at incarcerating Black people).
Each of the next levels/sections likewise contains intriguing suggestions for reparative actions. At all levels the actions suggested are in response to specific acts and practices and ideologies, historical and current, which have done harm to the U.S. Black population.
The book is clearly and persuasively written, with an occasional sprinkling of the sharp, witty, poetic language one might expect of a reverend doctor. It's definitely thought-provoking and useful and well worth the time and thought. I have come away from it inspired and more sure of concrete ways I might do better for the world.
It would have been a 5-star read for me had the author not chosen in section 2 to explicitly reject an intersectional approach. The book would have benefitted from the perspectives and input of Black women who might have pointed out things Turner misses about some important reparations needed to combat specific issues they and their families face-- issues Turner either ignores or gives scant mention, such as the deplorable levels of maternal mortality for Black women in the U.S. "healthcare" system, the lack of affordable childcare, the lack of affordable housing--and the disproportionate eviction levels--for Black women, especially mothers, and the wage gap, which is highest for Black and Hispanic women when compared to white men.
It's not only in current problems that Turner overlooks issues facing Black women; in at least two places when discussing sexual abuse of enslaved people by white "owners," Turner specifically mentions children while lumping men and women together under the single category "adult." I didn't see a single mention of the forced impregnation of enslaved Black women and the legacy of that, or of the continued denial of bodily autonomy of Black (and other) women today. The absence of discussion or emphasis on these issues brought to mind for me writings of Black feminists who have described how Black women have always been told to wait, have always been expected to take a back seat, as white feminists said to them, "Not now--first we have to deal with gender inequality," and Black men said to them, "Not now--first we have to deal with racial inequality."
Overall, then, this book is 3.8 stars for me, rounded to 4.
I received an ARC of this book. This review represents my own honest opinion. Thank you very much to the Dr. Turner and to the publishers for this thought-provoking read!
April 18, 2024
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RAVING REVIEW: From the start, CREATING A CULTURE OF REPAIR grips you with its powerful and insightful exploration into some of the vital steps needed for racial equity and healing in America. Robert Turner skillfully navigates through a narrative that doubles as both a scholarly resource and a motivational summons, rendering the intricate subject of reparations both understandable and captivating. The only thing that keeps the book from being a 5/5 for me is that it occasionally drifts into some more religious teaching aspects, which I don’t take issue with as author Robert Turner is a pastor. My concern is that it feels like he’s occasionally putting the control of these methods in the hands of “god.” While at its core, that doesn’t harm, I feel it lessens the impact of some of his points.
In CREATING A CULTURE OF REPAIR, Turner doesn’t just highlight the history of racial injustices; he scripts a pragmatic and structured strategy forward. His comprehensive action plan is split into personal, communal, institutional, and spiritual sectors, providing a well-rounded approach to societal repair. This layout empowers readers and assigns specific roles for diverse methods to enact meaningful changes, aligning with their unique abilities and circumstances.
What truly sets this book apart is its practical, hands-on approach to what could otherwise be an overwhelming subject. It’s far from a sit-back-and-read experience; it's a proactive, engaging manual that pushes its readers to take action, rethink established norms, and commit to long-term transformation. The strong endorsements from civil rights leaders like Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., and Senator Cory Booker amplify its significance, marking it as a timely contribution to the ongoing dialogue on racial equality. I believe this book would make an excellent starting point for someone who is trying to understand the core values of what equality should look like.
CREATING A CULTURE OF REPAIR is more than a piece of literature; it’s a rallying cry for mobilization toward reparative justice. Turner’s prose encourages readers to move from passive observation to active engagement in reparations. He calls on everyone to step up and partake in the actions necessary for forging a fairer, more equitable society. And no, this doesn’t mean taking the dollar from your pocket and throwing it up in the air like so many would have you believe.
This book is essential for anyone eager to delve deep into the complexities of reparations, desiring to comprehend and engage in the discourse and initiatives crucial for real change. Turner's detailed breakdown of actionable steps, rich historical insights, and contemporary applications equip this book as a fundamental tool in the movement for justice and equity.
CREATING A CULTURE OF REPAIR stands out as an influential guide that educates and motivates its readers to undertake decisive actions toward healing America’s longstanding racial wounds. It is a beacon for those looking to grasp and influence the broader racial justice and equity narrative, marking a significant step toward a reconciled and equitable society. With Turner's straightforward, methodical guidance supported by critical civil rights figures, this book will impact national discussions and activities surrounding racial reparations.
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RAVING REVIEW: From the start, CREATING A CULTURE OF REPAIR grips you with its powerful and insightful exploration into some of the vital steps needed for racial equity and healing in America. Robert Turner skillfully navigates through a narrative that doubles as both a scholarly resource and a motivational summons, rendering the intricate subject of reparations both understandable and captivating. The only thing that keeps the book from being a 5/5 for me is that it occasionally drifts into some more religious teaching aspects, which I don’t take issue with as author Robert Turner is a pastor. My concern is that it feels like he’s occasionally putting the control of these methods in the hands of “god.” While at its core, that doesn’t harm, I feel it lessens the impact of some of his points.
In CREATING A CULTURE OF REPAIR, Turner doesn’t just highlight the history of racial injustices; he scripts a pragmatic and structured strategy forward. His comprehensive action plan is split into personal, communal, institutional, and spiritual sectors, providing a well-rounded approach to societal repair. This layout empowers readers and assigns specific roles for diverse methods to enact meaningful changes, aligning with their unique abilities and circumstances.
What truly sets this book apart is its practical, hands-on approach to what could otherwise be an overwhelming subject. It’s far from a sit-back-and-read experience; it's a proactive, engaging manual that pushes its readers to take action, rethink established norms, and commit to long-term transformation. The strong endorsements from civil rights leaders like Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., and Senator Cory Booker amplify its significance, marking it as a timely contribution to the ongoing dialogue on racial equality. I believe this book would make an excellent starting point for someone who is trying to understand the core values of what equality should look like.
CREATING A CULTURE OF REPAIR is more than a piece of literature; it’s a rallying cry for mobilization toward reparative justice. Turner’s prose encourages readers to move from passive observation to active engagement in reparations. He calls on everyone to step up and partake in the actions necessary for forging a fairer, more equitable society. And no, this doesn’t mean taking the dollar from your pocket and throwing it up in the air like so many would have you believe.
This book is essential for anyone eager to delve deep into the complexities of reparations, desiring to comprehend and engage in the discourse and initiatives crucial for real change. Turner's detailed breakdown of actionable steps, rich historical insights, and contemporary applications equip this book as a fundamental tool in the movement for justice and equity.
CREATING A CULTURE OF REPAIR stands out as an influential guide that educates and motivates its readers to undertake decisive actions toward healing America’s longstanding racial wounds. It is a beacon for those looking to grasp and influence the broader racial justice and equity narrative, marking a significant step toward a reconciled and equitable society. With Turner's straightforward, methodical guidance supported by critical civil rights figures, this book will impact national discussions and activities surrounding racial reparations.
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June 9, 2024
In Creating a Culture of Repair, Robert Turner presents a broad and persuasive explanation of 100 actions individuals, society, institutions, and churches could take to address the historic and contemporary inequities suffered by African Americans in the United States across health care, education, housing, employment, the justice system, and the Church. Turner demonstrates how inequities embedded in laws, structures, and norms continue to have ramifications today, and reparations are a means of correcting these injustices. Turner presents numerous accounts, such as WWII African American veterans being unable to access monetary benefits through the GI Bill for college tuition and home mortgages because of discriminatory college entrance and mortgage lending policies and practices at the time. Another one of Turner's many eye-opening examples is the “Southern Manifesto,” a federal policy signed by 100 congressmen - including Klansman and Senator Robert Byrd - voting to fight integration through such methods as pupil placement boards, tuition grants, and school vouchers; this movement to defund and dismantle public education that began half a century ago still exists today. Additionally, Turner presents persuasive data regarding “environmental racism,” describing policies and actions that disproportionately and intentionally direct environmental waste and other harmful effects toward communities of color. Turner provides a thorough and convincing presentation of how systemic racism negatively affects everyone, and most significantly people of color.
Turner's book is well-organized, thoroughly-researched, succinct, and practical in its guidance for addressing racial inequities at the individual, societal, and institutional levels. Two aspects of the book, though, did not sit well with me personally. First, Turner describes the US government failing to fulfill its promise of forty acres to Black families during Reconstruction, while simultaneously giving away millions of acres through the Homestead Acts in the late nineteenth century; I wish he had acknowledged that the "giving away" of land across the Great Plains was actually the federal government taking land away from indigenous peoples. Second, at times Turner frames arguments from and within a Christian perspective. While I appreciate Turner's hermeneutics and recognize the ways in which the Church in the African American community has been a tremendous source of support, advocacy, and community mobilization, his perspective appears to overlook the ways in which biases towards Christianity as the historically dominant faith tradition in the United States marginalizes and creates inequities for people from other faith traditions. As we seek to address inequities, it is critical we recognize and address them in their many manifestations.
Overall, I highly recommend this book, and express gratitude to NetGalley and Westminster John Knox Press for the ARC.
Turner's book is well-organized, thoroughly-researched, succinct, and practical in its guidance for addressing racial inequities at the individual, societal, and institutional levels. Two aspects of the book, though, did not sit well with me personally. First, Turner describes the US government failing to fulfill its promise of forty acres to Black families during Reconstruction, while simultaneously giving away millions of acres through the Homestead Acts in the late nineteenth century; I wish he had acknowledged that the "giving away" of land across the Great Plains was actually the federal government taking land away from indigenous peoples. Second, at times Turner frames arguments from and within a Christian perspective. While I appreciate Turner's hermeneutics and recognize the ways in which the Church in the African American community has been a tremendous source of support, advocacy, and community mobilization, his perspective appears to overlook the ways in which biases towards Christianity as the historically dominant faith tradition in the United States marginalizes and creates inequities for people from other faith traditions. As we seek to address inequities, it is critical we recognize and address them in their many manifestations.
Overall, I highly recommend this book, and express gratitude to NetGalley and Westminster John Knox Press for the ARC.
June 9, 2024
Thank you to NetGalley and Westminster John Knox Press for the advance electronic copy of this title in exchange for an honest review.
This was a very thoughtful book of guidelines for White Americans interested in reparations to Black Americans for years of slavery, prejudice, inequality, discrimination, and worse. Not a long book, but packs in a lot of detail about the history that indicates the need for such reparations, as well as 100 specific directions to guide reparations. I hope it finds its way into the hands of politicians, community leaders, churches, and educators all over the country.
Highly recommend for both those interested in change and those who don't understand why reparations are necessary.
This was a very thoughtful book of guidelines for White Americans interested in reparations to Black Americans for years of slavery, prejudice, inequality, discrimination, and worse. Not a long book, but packs in a lot of detail about the history that indicates the need for such reparations, as well as 100 specific directions to guide reparations. I hope it finds its way into the hands of politicians, community leaders, churches, and educators all over the country.
Highly recommend for both those interested in change and those who don't understand why reparations are necessary.
April 7, 2024
I think this book is a great starting point for anyone who is ready to learn and take action to repair racial injustice.
The book provides a total of 100 actions of reparation in four sections: Individual, Societal, Institutional and Spiritual.
I appreciate the first two actions are acknowledging your privilege and supporting black owned businesses. Complete with explanations and examples.
I believe these actions are doable for most individuals and think the discussion points provided at the end will be very helpful.
Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read Creating A Culture Of Repair as an ARC.
The book provides a total of 100 actions of reparation in four sections: Individual, Societal, Institutional and Spiritual.
I appreciate the first two actions are acknowledging your privilege and supporting black owned businesses. Complete with explanations and examples.
I believe these actions are doable for most individuals and think the discussion points provided at the end will be very helpful.
Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read Creating A Culture Of Repair as an ARC.
April 13, 2024
This is one of the books that make me think “what if the United States didn’t have a culture of white supremacy. what greatness would have come from communities like Greenwood, in Tulsa. What if generation weath wasn’t wiped out for black citizens..how much better of a country we could be” This book is a good place to start some change. there are 100 actions broken down into individual, social, institutional, and spiritual repair. We can change a little by ourselves, and encourge other changes, encourage companies to contribute to change.
Thank you NetGalley and Westminster John Knox Press for a copy to read and think about.
Thank you NetGalley and Westminster John Knox Press for a copy to read and think about.
May 12, 2024
Eye opening. Robert Turner takes the reader through a detailed list of racism with thoughts of how to repair this horror our country has created. I am a child of the south, white, more fortunate than most, and have made it a priority to try to learn more about Black history and the injustices that have been done. I appreciated the detailed information, presented in a logical and easily understood manner. I am horrified that so much of this was unknown to me. We have so much work to do.
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April 14, 2024
If you've been reading & discussing racism & white supremacy, it's time for the next step. Reparations. If you think there nothing you can do, yes there is. Reparations. Turner outlines 100 ways of taking action as an individual, as a church, as institutions, as a society. He will challenge your thinking & prod you out of your chair.
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