Race & Social Justice
These are just a few recommendations read by, listened to and/or watched by members of our Park leadership team. The list is not meant to be the best or most comprehensive, rather one place to start for those looking for resources on issues of racial reconciliation and social justice. Let’s listen and learn together.
VIDEOS
Addressing Racism in Your Church – EFCA Panel Discussion (2min clip) Full 30-min discussion here
The Color of Compromise – Jemar Tisby (12 Episodes) FREE on Amazon Prime right now
A Conversation About Race and Justice – Ed Stetzer & John Richards (48min)
Understanding Race and Reconciliation in the USA – Matt Chandler & Panel (1h 20m; or 5m excerpts)
Racial Disparities in COVID-19 – Jemar Tisby, hosted by Transform MN (70min)
Tough Convos – Instagram Live video conversation (1hr)
Transform Topics – Videos hosted by Transform MN
Holy Post, Race in America Pt II
Uncomfortable Convos – Interviews by Emmanuel Acho
Jesus on Justice Part 1, Jesus on Justice Part 2 – Sermons by Pastor Andrew
FILM
Just Mercy – FREE now on most streaming services (Apple TV, FandangoNow, Google Play, Amazon Prime Video, Redbox, the PlayStation Store, Vudu, Microsoft, and YouTube)
When They See Us – Netflix (TV-MA for racial violence and language)
DOCUMENTARIES
13th – Netflix, the criminalization of African Americans and the U.S. prison boom
Jim Crow of the North – PBS/TPT, the history and impact of racist real estate covenants in the Twin Cities
BOOKS
The Color of Compromise: The Truth about the American Church’s Complicity in Racism – Jemar Tisby
Intensional: Kingdom Ethnicity in a Divided World – D.A. Horton
Oneness Embraced: Reconciliation, the Kingdom, and How We are Stronger Together – Tony Evans
Generous Justice – Tim Keller
Weep with Me: How Lament Opens a Door for Racial Reconciliation – Mark Vroegop
One Blood – John M Perkins
Woke Church – Eric Mason
PODCASTS
Justice Series Podcast – The Bible Project
As in Heaven – The Gospel Coalition
ARTICLES
Once Again, Racism Necessitates a Response – Kevin Compelien, President, EFCA
Kyle J. Howard, racial trauma counselor, blog
KIDS
Resources to discuss race/tragedy with children
How to Talk About Race With Kids – Christianity Today
Something Happened in Our Town – A read-aloud book about racism happening in a place close to home. Discussion Questions for the book
Coming Together: Standing Up to Racism – A Sesame Street “town hall” for kids & families, Saturday, June 6, 10am
More Resources for Parents/Guardians
SONGS
Christian Hip Hop / Rap music on issues of race and social justice (YouTube links)
Derek Minor feat. Roz – Stranger
Lecrae – Freedom ft. N’Dambi, Gangland ft. Propaganda, Facts, Come and Get Me, Set Me Free, Violence
KB – New Portrait feat. Lisa Sharon Harper & Dr. Jarvis J. William (Audio), Long Live the Champion
Kings Kaleidoscope – Playing With Fire (Audio) ft. Propaganda
Propaganda – Precious Puritans feat. Kevin “K.O.” Olusola, I Hate Cats