Passionate for Justice: Ida B. Wells as Prophet for Our Time has just been nominated for the Lillian Smith Book Award, which will be announced this summer. Here's the link to the Award.

The next book talk and signing will be at Charis Books on Wednesday, February 12 (Lincoln's birthday) at 7:30 PM. Charis Books is located at 184 South Candler Street in Decatur, across from Agnes Scott College - there is ample parking in the back

At the talk/signing, co-authors Catherine Meeks (Absalom Jones Center) & Nibs Stroupe (Minister Member) will share a bit about how they came to study Ida B. Wells and how her life and legacy may provide a way forward for all people in this political moment of consolidation of power. 

Summary from Georgia Center for the Book:

In Passionate for Justice: Ida B. Wells As Prophet for Our Time, authors Catherine Meeks, PhD, and Nibs Stroupe create a guide for the current state of affairs in American culture that is enlivened by the historical perspective of Wells' search for justice. Meeks is the retired Clara Carter Acree Distinguished Professor of Socio-Cultural Studies at Wesleyan College and the Director of the Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing. Gibson ("Nibs") Stroupe served as pastor of Oakhurst Presbyterian Church in Decatur, Georgia, for 34 years. Oakhurst is nationally known for its multi-racial and multicultural ministry. Both authors have dedicated themselves to working, writing, and developing ministries oriented toward justice, equity, and mercy. This book can be used in all settings, but most especially in churches (pastors and other church leaders, study groups), seminaries, and universities.

If you would like to purchase a copy for yourself or copies for a study group, please note that the text is available for purchase in multiple formats, including paperback, Kindle, NOOK, etc. Please check with your preferred provider.