Rise, Shine, Be Woke

Includes short essays about the theology of anti-racism, new ideas about categorization, the Beloved Community of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the second Poor People's Campaign of 2018, a book study guide and activities, an extensive glossary of 130 anti-racism terms, and an introduction to the Anti-racism Digital Library. http: //endracism.info

Real life stories: From segregation and white supremacy to how community and acknowledging white privilege worked in real life by leading edge baby boomers; from the pain of being hated as public school de-segregation played out to the development of self-confidence and excellence by a resilient and tech-savvy baby buster; from racial categories, immigration and naturalization to heavenly citizenship and how an anti-racist voice and identity became woven into professional development and ongoing spiritual formation; from nationalism and multiculturalism to finding his place and the soaring flight of Christian cosmopolitanism by a young millennial male. 7 people reveal unforgettable moments from their lives authentically and candidly. Race and racism, racialization, minoritization, coloring, othering, and the white norm touched them. Education, faith, and family shaped them. Their passion for excellence, reconciliation, and justice reveals a transformative anti-racism that can help the goal of racial equity in everyday ways.

Anita Coleman is a first generation immigrant to the USA. Growing up with no race in India and experiencing racialization in the US, Anita left the academic world to find freedom and reclaim their identity. Ongoing professional development as an independent scholar keeps them actively listening, seeing, beyond the social construction of race, to all humanity as one human race.

Stephanie Patterson Morris, a baby buster, sketches her poignant memories of integration. In essays that probe her people group's culture and history she reveals how self-confidence, resilience, a passion for excellence, and strong anti-racist identity developed from her innate curiosity and love of learning.

Francena Willingham, a baby boomer chronicles her amazing lineage, culture, and journey as an educator in the Deep South. Francena who inspired this book passed away on June 18, 2018 exactly two months after sending in her final revision. We love you, Francena, we will never forget you.

Ash Coleman, a Millenial male and second generation American shares his identity development as a teenager. Moving from California, where everybody knew him and his family, to Arizona, where nobody did, while still in high school, brought about a conflict. The move forced him to confront his differences: Visible physical markers, and a highly educated and widely traveled multi-cultural family. In the end it led him to his own personal truths.

Three other leading edge baby boomers: Susan Skoglund shares about growing up during segregation in Texas, experiencing diversity in California, and acknowledging white privilege and systemic racism. Marvella Lambright recounts how she and other 6-years olds found a way to build a sense of community in segregated South Carolina and continued to do it all her life. Sharon Wakamoto describes the role of faith in her life and how Presbyterian Women, Inc. has nurtured her.

Rise, Shine, Be Woke. Published by Charis Research. Summer 2018.