Can I Get a Witness?: Thirteen Peacemakers, Community-Builders, and Agitators for Faith and Justice

ISBN: 0802875734

Author: Marsh, Charles

Condition: New

How do we transform American Culture through our religious convictions?Discover here the compelling stories of thirteen pioneers for social justice who engaged in peaceful protest and gave voice to the marginalized, working courageously out of their religious convictions to transform American culture. Their prophetic witness still speaks today.Comprising a variety of voices-Catholic and Protestant, gay and straight, men and women of different racial backgrounds-these activist witnesses represent the best of the churchs peacemakers, community builders, and inside agitators. Written by select authors, Can I Get a Witness? showcases vibrant storytelling and research-enriched narrative to bring these significant peculiar people to life.CONTRIBUTORS & SUBJECTS:Daniel P. Rhodes on Cesar ChavezDonyelle McCray on Howard ThurmanGrace Y. Kao on Yuri KochiyamaPeter Slade on Howard KesterNichole M. Flores on Ella BakerCarlene Bauer on Dorothy DayHeather A. Warren on John A. RyanBecca Stevens on William StringfellowW. Ralph Eubanks on Mahalia JacksonSusan M. Glisson and Charles H. Tucker on Lucy Randolph MasonSoong-Chan Rah on Richard TwissDavid Dark on Daniel BerriganM. Therese Lysaught on Mary Stella Simpson