35 Dumb Things Well-intended People Say

Surprising Things We Say That Widen The Diversity Gap

BY MAURA CULLEN
Even well-intended people can cause harm Have you ever heard yourself or someone else say: "Some of my best friends are... (Black, White, Asian, etc.)"? "I don't think of you as... (Gay, Disabled, Jewish, etc.)"? "I don't see color, I'm colorblind"? These statements and dozens like them can build a divide between us and the people we interact with. Though well-intended, they often widen the diversity gap sometimes causing irreparable harm personally and professionally. If you've ever wanted to be more effective in your communication with others, or have been afraid of saying the wrong thing, then this concise guide is essential to becoming more inclusive and diversity-smart.

Morgan James Press 2008 141 PP. Paper

$14.95 (in stock)

Accountability And White Anti-racist Organizing

Stories From Our Work

BY BONNIE CUSHING, LILA CABBILL, JEFF HITCHCOCK ET AL
What a fantastic and sorely needed resource! In no other volume with which I'm familiar is the issue of white antiracist accountability handled so directly, honestly, and from so many important angles and perspectives. This volume provides insight, inspiration and much needed instruction for those of us seeking to be stronger, more effective allies in the struggle for racial equity. --Tim Wise

Crandall, Dostie & Douglass Books, Inc 2010 256 PP. Paper

$17.95 (out of stock but can be backordered)

All Rise

Somebodies, Nobodies, And The Politics Of Dignity

BY ROBERT W. FULLER
Fuller lays the groundwork for a dignitarian society by delineating the scope and impact of rankism and then shows how a dignitarian movement can defeat it by addressing issues such as What would workplaces, schools, health-care organizations, politics, religion, and international relations look like if they were to embody dignitarian values? What policies could we develop to defend dignity in our various social institutions? How can we embody these principles in our lives and create a culture of universal dignity?

Berrett Koehler 2006 203 PP. Cloth

$6.50 (in stock)

Between Barack And A Hard Place

Racism And White Denial In The Age Of Obama

BY TIM WISE
Race is, and always has been, an explosive issue in the United States. In this timely new book, Tim Wise explores how Barack Obama's Presidency is taking the race debate to new levels. For many white people, Obama's rise signifies the end of racism as a pervasive social force; a validation of the American ideology that anyone can make it if they work hard, and that institutional barriers against people of color have all but vanished. But is this true? No! The evidence is clear: white privilege and discrimination against people of color are still operative and actively thwarting opportunities, despite the success of individuals like Obama.

Open Media 2009 120 PP. Paper

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Black Fire

African American Quakers On Spirituality And Human Rights

EDITED BY: HAROLD D. WEAVER, JR., PAUL KRIESE, STEPHEN W. ANGELL
Black Fire gathers together the voices of 18 remarkable individuals who spoke and wrote as African Americans from within the Quaker community. They testify about their viewpoints on racial justice - both within the Religious Society of Friends and society at large - and they speak of their life in the Spirit. As a collection, these selections exhibit the vitality and wisdom that three centuries of African American Quakers have contributed to and on behalf of Friends. See below for more detail.(Also available as an ebook. Enter "Black Fire" in the search field at left to find electronic editions.)

Quaker Press of FGC 2011 300 PP. Paper

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Black Fire, Mobi Ebook

African American Quakers On Spirituality And Human Rights

EDITED BY: HAROLD D. WEAVER, JR., PAUL KRIESE, STEPHEN W. ANGELL
This is a mobi formatted version of the book. Download to your computer and then upload from there to a Kindle. WE WILL EMAIL YOU A LINK TO DOWNLOAD THE BOOK ON THE NEXT WORKING DAY AFTER RECEIVING YOUR ORDER. Black Fire gathers the voices of 18 individuals who spoke and wrote as African Americans from within the Quaker community. Testifying about their viewpoints on racial justice - both within the Society of Friends & society at large - and they speak of their life in the Spirit. Enter "Black Fire" in the search field at left to find print and ePub editions.

Quaker Press of FGC 2011 300 PP. E Book

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Captain Paul Cuffe's Logs And Letters, 1808-1817

A Black Quaker's "voice From Within The Veil"

BY PAUL CUFFE, EDITED BY ROSALIND WIGGINS
Paul cuffe was one of the few black Quakers of his day. Editor Rosalind Wiggins has collected this remarkable man's correspondence and ship's logs. She presents original manuscripts that tell the story of Cuffe's efforts to undercut the slave trade by forming a trading cooperative in Sierra Leone, thus linking the United States, England, and small West African nations. Wiggins shows the obstacles Cuffe faced: the War of 1812, a trade embargo, the network of African American organizations that provided him with help; and his concern for education within the black community.

Howard University Press 1996 528 PP. Cloth

$7.50 (in stock)

Colorblind

The Rise Of Post-racial Politics And The Retreat From Racial Equity

BY TIM WISE
In this critically lauded book, Tim Wise argues against "colorblindness" and for a deeper color-consciousness in both public and private practice. We can only begin to move toward authentic social and economic equity through what Wise calls "illuminated individualism"-acknowledging the diverse identities that have shaped our perceptions, and the role that race continues to play in the maintenance of disparities between whites and people of color in the United States today. Colorblind presents a timely and provocative look at contemporary racism and offers fresh ideas on what can be done to achieve true social justice and economic equality.

City Lights 2010 194 PP. Paper

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The Cosmopolitan Canopy

Race And Civility In Everyday Life

BY ELIJAH ANDERSON
Cosmopolitan canopies are urban spaces that offer a break from the tensions of chafing racial and economic differences, a place for diverse peoples to assemble and rub elbows. Elijah Anderson looks at such spaces in Philadelphia, including Reading Terminal Market and Rittenhouse Square detailing the give-and-take of public interaction. He observes how close and far away people sit, whether they greet each other, how deep or long their interactions are, and whether they break or reinforce barriers. He also chronicles the daily shifting of space used by the homeless, workers, residents, and commuters as they encounter, interact, and evade.

Norton 2011 317 PP. Cloth

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The Cost Of Privilege

Taking On The Systems Of White Supremacy And Racism

BY CHIP SMITH
White supremacy is more than mere prejudice. The Cost of Privilege tears through the matrix of "race relations" to expose a power structure that has shaped all economic, political and cultural life in the United States, since colonial settler days. On one side of the color line are systematic oppression, super-exploitation and demonization of people of color. On the other, a systematic awarding of privileges, large and small, to everyday working people who cling desperately to "whiteness" and often don't even recognize the role their lives play in a much bigger scheme. "This is the most comprehensive and clear analysis of racism and national oppression that I've seen." - Kozomi

Camino Press 2007 480 PP. Paper

$19.95 (in stock)

A Different Mirror

A History Of Mulitcultural America

BY RONALD TAKAKI
Upon its first publication, A Different Mirror was hailed by critics and academics everywhere as a dramatic new retelling of our nation's past. Beginning with the colonization of the New World, it recounted the history of America in the voice of the non-Anglo peoples of the United States--Native Americans, African Americans, Jews, Irish Americans, Asian Americans, Latinos, and others--groups who helped create this country's rich mosaic culture. This new edition of A Different Mirror is a remarkable achievement that grapples with the raw truth of American history and examines the ultimate question of what it means to be an American.

Back Bay Books 2008 560 PP. Paper

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Dignity For All

How To Create A World Without Rankism

BY ROBERT FULLER, PAMELA GERLOFF
Fuller and Gerloff offer advice on the best ways to forcefully but compassionately bring rankist behavior to light. They include examples of rankism in action as well as the often surprisingly simple things people have done to counteract it. Perhaps most importantly, they show how we can prevent rankism from taking root in the first place. Dignity for All will help you map out your own personal strategy for creating a society in which every human being feels truly valued and respected.

BK 2008 86 PP. Paper

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Equality

36th Annual J Barnard Walton Lecture 2nd Edition 2006

BY DEBORAH ANN SAUNDERS
"Don't go home the way you came." The 1999 Walton Lecture challenges Friends to live our testimonies, especially the testimony of equality. The author describes a personal and dynamic path inviting us to move out of our comfort zone and truly make our meetings reflect diversity.

Southeastern Yearly Meeting 2006 36 PP. Paper

$4.00 (in stock)

Facing Unbearable Truths

Beacon Hill Friends House Weed Lecture Series

BY HAROLD WEAVER
Dealing with race in the United States brings many Friends to a stand-still. We brim with good intentions, but what to do? In his talk, Hal Weaver does more than just lay out the history and current state of this painful issue. He asks us to consider some answers. This thoughtful pamphlet can be the start of some deep and difficult reflection and discussion.

Beacon Hill Friends House 2008 39 PP. Paper

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Fit For Freedom, Not For Friendship - Hardcover

Quakers, African Americans And The Myth Of Racial Justice

BY DONNA MCDANIEL AND VANESSA JULYE
There is a common misconception that most Quakers assisted fugitive slaves and involved themselves in civil rights activism because of their belief in equality. While there were Friends committed to ending enslavement and post-enslavement injustices, Fit for Freedom, Not for Friendship reveals that racism has been as insidious, complex, and pervasive among Friends as it has been generally among people of European descent. The book documents the spiritual and practical impacts of discrimination in the Religious Society of Friends in the belief that understanding the truth of our past is vital to achieving a diverse, inclusive community in the future.

Quaker Press of FGC 2009 548 PP. Cloth

$28.00 (in stock)

Fit For Freedom, Not For Friendship - Paperback

Quakers, African Americans And The Myth Of Racial Justice

BY DONNA MCDANIEL AND VANESSA JULYE
There is a common misconception that most Quakers assisted fugitive slaves and involved themselves in civil rights activism because of their belief in equality. While there were Friends committed to ending enslavement and post-enslavement injustices, Fit for Freedom, Not for Friendship reveals that racism has been as insidious, complex, and pervasive among Friends as it has been generally among people of European descent. The book documents the spiritual and practical impacts of discrimination in the Religious Society of Friends in the belief that understanding the truth of our past is vital to achieving a diverse, inclusive community in the future.

Quaker Press of FGC 2009 576 PP. Paper

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Fit For Freedom Study Guide

BY THE FGC COMMITTEE FOR MINISTRY ON RACISM AND WREN ALMITRA
This guide is designed to help readers explore more deeply the issues discussed in the book Fit for Freedom, Not for Friendship: Quakers, African Americans and the Myth of Racial Justice by Donna McDaniel and Vanessa Julye. Filled with quotes, queries, and suggested activities, the guide can be used in meetings, reading groups, or individually.

Quaker Press of FGC 2009 Looseleaf

$18.00 (in stock)

Fit For Freedom Study Guide Pdf Download

BY FGC'S COMMITTEE FOR MINISTRY ON RACISM AND WREN ALMITRA
This is a downloadable .pdf version of the study guide. When you order, after we confirm your purchase, we will send you a link to download the publication. This guide is designed to help readers explore more deeply the issues discussed in the book Fit for Freedom, Not for Friendship: Quakers, African Americans and the Myth of Racial Justice by Donna McDaniel and Vanessa Julye. Filled with quotes, queries, and suggested activities, the guide can be used in meetings, reading groups, or individually.

Quaker Press of FGC 2009 PDF DOWNLOAD Blank

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For Emancipation And Education

Some Black And Quaker Efforts 1680-1900

EDITED BY ELIZA COPE-HARRISON
Essays by Margaret Hope Bacon, Charles L. Blockson, Roger Lane, Emma Jones Lapsansky, and Jean R. Soderlund discuss the Quaker role in the emancipation and education of African Americans.

Awbury Arboretum 1997 60 PP. Paper

$11.50 (out of stock but can be backordered)

Free Indeed

A Video Drama About Racism

FROM THE MENONITE CENTRAL COMMITTEE
A video that challenges white viewers to think about the privileges which come with being white in North America. A good discussion starter to begin the process of dismantling white racism

Mennonite Central Committee 1995 23 MIN. Video

$20.00 (out of stock but can be backordered)

The History Of White People

BY NELL IRVIN PAINTER
Filling a huge gap in historical literature that long focused on the non-white, eminent historian Nell Irvin Painter guides us through more than two thousand years of Western civilization, tracing not only the invention of the idea of "race" but also the worship of "whiteness" for economic, social, scientific, and political ends. A story filled with towering historical figures, The History of White People forcefully reminds us that the concept of one white race is a recent invention. The meaning, importance, and realty of this all-too-human thesis of race have buckled under the weight of a long and rich unfolding of events.

W. W. Norton & Company 2011 496 PP. Paper

$17.95 (in stock)

A House Of Prayer For All Peoples

Congregations Building Multiracial Community

BY SHERYL KUJAWA-HOLBROOK
Contrary to the oft-repeated truism, there are churches in America where Sunday is not the "most segregated day of the week," as Sheryl Kujawa-Holbrook convincingly demonstrates in her compelling exploration of congregations tackling racial justice issues. Yet the truism continues to haunt many congregations, and Kujawa-Holbrook reveals, through story and thoughtful analysis, what it means to create and live out multiracial community. Focusing on six congregations from different denominations, geographical regions, and settings, the author shows us the joys and struggles in their intentional pursuits of a more diverse and just community.

Alban Institute 2003 248 PP. Paper

$19.00 (in stock)

How To Rent A Negro

BY DAMALI AYO
A satirical look at race relations, premised on the renting of a token negro for events or occasions to gain white folks credibility as racially aware. The book gives insights for both the rental and the rentee based on the authors 30 years of experience. The most awful standard racial gaffes and insensitive comments are illuminated in a novel and memorable way. There are photo dramatizations (The expression on the rentals face as the rentee says "I was black in a previous life" is priceless...)and there are special tip boxes.

Lawrence Hill 2005 196 PP. Paper

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Inheriting The Trade

A Northern Family Confronts Its Legacy As The Largest Slave-trading Dynasty In U.s. History

BY THOMAS DEWOLF
A trailblazing memoir about one family's quest to face its slave-trading past, and an urgent call for reconciliation. In 2001, Thomas DeWolf discovered that he was related to the most successful slave-trading family in U.S. history, responsible for transporting at least ten thousand Africans. This is his memoir of the journey in which ten family members retraced their ancestors' steps through the notorious triangle trade route-from New England to West Africa to Cuba-and uncovered the hidden history of New England and the other northern states. A companion book to the film Traces of the Trade.

Beacon Press 2009 626 PP. Paper

$16.00 (in stock)

It's The Little Things

Everday Interactions That Anger, Annoy, And Divide The Races

BY LENA WILLIAMS, FOREWORD BY CHARLAYNE HUNTER-GAULT
"A clear, honest yet humorous picture of the little things that often interfere with communication and friendship between blacks and whites. . . . Reading It's the Little Things is a must for those of us who are working to improve relationships and under-standing across racial lines." - Alvin Poussaint

Harvest Books 2002 288 PP. Paper

$14.00 (in stock)

Letting Go Of Illusion, Engaging Truth, Healing!

BY NIYONU SPANN
Niyonu Spann's passion for equal rights permeates this lecture-booklet. Her poignant queries require soul searching. Booklet includes words to three of her songs sung a cappella at the lecture. This is the record of the 2007 Michener lecture.

Southeastern Yearly Meeting 2007 20 PP. Paper

$5.00 (in stock)

Not By The Sword

How A Cantor And His Family Transformed A Klansman

BY KATHRYN WATTERSON
Watterson tells how a Grand Dragon of the KKK, who was also a major Midwestern link in America's white supremacy movement, renounced his racist and Nazi activities after being befriended by a Jewish cantor and his family. Stories of the African-American, Vietnamese and Jewish communities and their history in Nebraska, as well as an examination of the inner life of one of the nation's terrorists in the white supremacy movement, provide a larger context for this story about hatred and love, courage and transformation, in America today. "Not by the Sword is," according to Cornel West, "one of the most powerful, painful, yet healing stories about our most explosive issue - race."

NorthE Univ. 2001 363 PP. Paper

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One Heart And A Wrong Spirit

The Religioius Society Of Friends And Colonial Racism - The 2006 James Backhouse Lecture

BY POLLY DAKSI WALKER
"Although the original Quaker settlers held good intentions [in the United States], they were part of a larger system of colonial racism that legitimized the appropriation of Indigenous peoples and lands. Not only in the Americas, but also in colonized lands across the globe, a wrong spirit wrought devastation on all Indigenous peoples through a system of colonial racism." - the author, from the introduction In this lecture, Polly Walker draws on her Cherokee forebears and on interviews she conducted with Indigenous Australians to illustrate the damage and distress to Indigenous peoples caused by the continuing legacy of colonial racism in the United States and in Australia.

Australia Yearly Mtg. 2006 71 PP. Paper

$8.00 (in stock)

Overcoming Our Racism

The Journey To Liberation

BY DERALD WING SUE
"This uncompromising anti-racist manifesto written for a white audience is concerned less with Klansmen and skinheads than with the white woman clutching her purse when minority teenagers draw near; the white man flinching at getting in an elevator full of black men; even the well-meaning but patronizing liberal teacher in a ghetto school. Sue, a Chinese-American psychologist, argues that the countless daily slights inflicted by such `unconscious and unintentional racists,' do more harm to minorities than the occasional hate-crime. The book includes a seven-phase program for reconstructing a non-racist white identity." - Publishers Weekly

Jossey Bass 2003 297 PP. Cloth

$22.95 (in stock)

A People's History Of The United States

1492-present

BY HOWARD ZINN
Consistently lauded for its lively, readable prose, this revised and updated edition of A People's History of the United States turns traditional textbook history on its head. Howard Zinn infuses the often-submerged voices of blacks, women, American Indians, war resisters, and poor laborers of all nationalities into this thorough narrative that spans American history from Christopher Columbus's arrival to an afterword on the Clinton presidency. "One reason these atrocities are still with us is that we have learned to bury them in a mass of other facts, as radioactive wastes are buried in containers in the earth." - Howard Zinn

Harper Perennial 2003 730 PP. Paper

$18.95 (in stock)