Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum

"Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum, president emerita of Spelman College, is the author of the best-selling book, Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? And Other Conversations about Race, now in its 20th anniversary edition.

A thought-leader in higher education, she was the 2013 recipient of the Carnegie Academic Leadership Award and the 2014 recipient of the American Psychological Association Award for Outstanding Lifetime Contributions to Psychology. Dr. Tatum holds a B.A. degree in psychology from Wesleyan University, a M.A. and Ph.D. in clinical psychology from University of Michigan, and a M.A. in Religious Studies from Hartford Seminary."

*Dr. Tatum was featured in the November 18, 2020 issue of the PRBC Newsletter.

Ibram x. kendi

"Ibram Kendi is the author of three #1 New York Times bestsellers, HOW TO BE AN ANTIRACIST, an international bestseller that has been translated in several languages; STAMPED: RACISM, ANTIRACISM, AND YOU, co-authored with Jason Reynolds and a Kirkus Prize Finalist; and ANTIRACIST BABY, illustrated by Ashley Lukashevsky. HOW TO BE AN ANTIRACIST also made several Best Books of 2019 lists and was described in the New York Times as “the most courageous book to date on the problem of race in the Western mind."

*Ibram was featured in the November 11, 2020 issue of the PRBC Newsletter.

Alicia T Crosby

"Alicia T. Crosby (pronouns: she/hers) is a Chicago-based justice educator, activist, and (sometimes reluctant) minister whose work addresses the spiritual, systemic, and interpersonal harm people experience. Through her teaching, writing, speaking, and space curation, Alicia helps individuals, communities, and institutions explore and unpack topics related to identity, inclusivity, journey, and intersectional equity. This native New Yorker channels her creativity into her work with her nonprofit Center for Inclusivity and through her writing and speaking."

*Alicia was featured in the November 4, 2020 issue of the PRBC Newsletter.

Gabes torres

Gabes Torres is a writer, speaker, and Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMCHA) and Intake Coordinator at MEND Institute, which is a QTBIPOC-centered (Queer and Trans Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) organization that offers low-cost mental health services with an intersectional feminist and anti-oppressive approach in practicing therapy.

*Gabes was featured in the October 28, 2020 issue of the PRBC Newsletter.

Ally Henny

"Ally Henny is a writer and speaker. She holds a B.S. in Psychology from Missouri State University and recently completed her Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary, with an emphasis in Race, Cultural Identity, and Reconciliation."

"Combing the Roots provides an in-depth look at the issues surrounding racism, justice, and racial healing from a black woman’s perspective. In each episode, host Ally Henny explores and exposes the nature of America’s race problem drawing on history, culture, and other sources to provide thoughtful and engaging insight into a deeply contentious issue. Henny, a writer, activist, minister, and theologian is not afraid to take on controversial topics and shine a light on the issues.”

*Ally was featured in the October 21, 2020 issue of the PRBC Newsletter.

Kaitlin Curtice

Kaitlin is a storyteller, poet, speaker, and author. "As an enrolled citizen of the Potawatomi Nation and someone who has grown up in the Christian faith, Kaitlin writes on the intersection of Indigenous spirituality, faith in everyday life, and decolonization within the church."

"Kaitlin's latest work Native, is about identity, soul-searching, and being on the never-ending journey of finding ourselves and finding God. As both a member of the Potawatomi Nation and a Christian, Kaitlin Curtice offers a unique perspective on these topics. In this book, she shows how reconnecting with her Native American roots both informs and challenges her Christian faith."

*Kaitlin was featured in the October 14, 2020 issue of the PRBC Newsletter.

Andre Henry

Andre is a speaker, anti-racism educator, activist, and a "award-winning singer-songwriter contending for a world that out to be". Andre is currently working on his first book and he co-hosts the "Hope & Hard Pills" podcast.

*Andre was featured in the October 7, 2020 issue of the PRBC Newsletter.

Sonya renee taylor

"Sonya is the Founder and Radical Executive Officer of The Body is Not An Apology, a digital media and education company promoting radical self-love and body empowerment as the foundational tool for social justice and global transformation." Sonya recently joined Brene Brown to talk about her book, "The Body is Not an Apology". Click here to listen to their conversation.

*Sonya was featured in the September 30, 2020 issue of the PRBC Newsletter.

Constanze Eliana Chinea

"Eliana is a Latinx certified Yoga Instructor who has over 10 years of experience in the industry and over 300 hours of training in Yoga, trauma, and anti-racism. She began teaching and consulting after noticing a need for diversity and representation in the industry. She now teaches Yogis and entrepreneurs how to decolonize their practice, create equity for teachers of color, and build inclusive spaces in the community." To learn more about Eliana and the work she does click here.

*Eliana was featured in the September 23, 2020 issue of the PRBC Newsletter.

Read Like a Rock Star created by Naomi O’Brien

Naomi O’Brien is an elementary school teacher and founder of Read Like a Rock Star. Naomi creates content rich, fun, and engaging Common Core resources for Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd graders. The content and resources she creates talk about racism, social justice, culturally responsible teaching, and more. Click here to check out @ReadLikeARockStar on Instagram.

*Naomi was featured in the September 16, 2020 issue of the PRBC Newsletter.

Lettie Shumate

Lettie has a BA in History from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, a MA in History (2015), and a MA in Conflict Management & Resolution (2020), both from UNCW as well. With her MA in History she focused on American history and specialized in Black history and race studies. Lettie is the host of the Sincerely Lettie Podcast.

"As a Black woman, historian, antiracism educator, and Christian with a passion for truth, authenticity, faith, and just being real, Lettie discusses history, racial justice, antiracism, conflict resolution, and whatever else stirs her mind. “

*Lettie was featured in the September 9, 2020 issue of the PRBC Newsletter.

Token Confessions Hosted by Cedric Lundy and Sanchez Fair

Cedric Lundy and Sanchez Fair are local Charlotte area pastors, educators, and the hosts of the Token Confessions Podcast.

"Two Black faces in predominantly White spaces sharing our experiences and perspective on the project of race in America and what it has and is like being tokenized. We are both pastors so our approach is Christ-centered, and full on gospel, but totally accessible to those who exist outside of institutional Christianity. This is our confession for the purpose of dismantling racism and white supremacy, and the healing of us all."

*Token Confessions was featured in the September 2, 2020 issue of the PRBC Newsletter.

Corey Leak

Corey Leak is a writer, anti-racism educator, and a gifted communicator. Corey is also the host of the Existential Podcast.

Existential Podcast - "The podcast that reminds us that we are human first before anything else. On this show we have the conversations you’re having about race, religion, and culture. We share stories and experiences that bring to light the humanity behind the ideologies, politics, and beliefs that we have about the world. Let’s talk about justice, faith, and culture together!"

*Corey was featured in the August 19, 2020 issue of the PRBC Newsletter.

Rev. Roberto Che Espinoza

Rev. Roberto is trained in continental philosophy and they are a theologian and ethicist. Rev. Roberto is also an ordained Baptist minister.

Activist Theology - "Activist Theology summons all to take up radical acts of labor that uses scholarship and contemplation to build bridges with difference and make connections of solidarity, rooted in collective action. This book is a key step forward in the contemporary conversation about theology and social action and will be essential reading for all those who want to see theology and ethics break new ground in the work of justice, hope, and liberation for all."

*Rev. Roberto Che Espinoza was featured in the August 12, 2020 issue of the PRBC Newsletter

Myisha T Hill

Myisha is an mental health activist, speaker, and entrepreneur passionate about the mental wellness and the empowerment for women.

“Check Your Privilege" - “In a society that promotes perfectionism, anti-racism work is made tougher, paralyzing those of us who want to do better with worry that we might make a mistake. This is the byproduct of patriarchal, white supremist cultures that value the work of the individual above all else; in contrast, Check Your Privilege values the collective, knowing that this vulnerable work requires us to lean into interdependence and imperfection. Check Your Privilege requires all of us to pause, making time for self-reflection and connection through relationships in order to move forward. In this
book, five social activists offer a window into their journeys of Living Into the Work. Learning from their relationships with anti-blackness, white supremacy, privilege, and discrimination, we feel empowered to brave the next step on our our Check Your Privilege journeys."

*Myisha was featured in the August 5, 2020 issue of the PRBC Newsletter

patrice gopo

Patrice is a local Charlotte author. “She grew up in Anchorage, Alaska, the child of Jamaican immigrants who had little experience being black in America. In All the Colors We Will See, Patrice seamlessly moves across borders of space and time to create vivid portraits of how the reality of being different affects her quest to belong. In this poetic and often courageous weaving of writings, Patrice examines the complexities of identity in our turbulent yet hopeful time of intersecting heritages. As she digs beneath the layers of immigration questions and race relations, Patrice also turns her voice to themes such as marriage and divorce, the societal beauty standards we hold, and the intricacies of living out our faith.”

*Patrice was featured in the July 29, 2020 issue of the PRBC Newsletter.

Tina strawn

Tina is an anti-racism educator, advocate, and activist, and she is the owner and co-host of Speaking of Racism Podcast. "Tina founded Legacy Trips where she leads 3 day anti-racism yoga trips to the lynching memorial and the legacy museum in Montgomery, Alabama using the philosophy and practice of yoga as tools to dismantle racism."

"Tina is an anti-racism advocate, as both a student and a facilitator. Tina's work includes the anti-racism/yoga trips to Montgomery, as well as speaking engagements, leading private events and soon anti-racism workshops and online webinars."

*Tina was featured in the July 22, 2020 issue of the PRBC Newsletter.

Layla f. saad

Layla Saad is a New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author, anti-racism educator, international speaker, and podcast host on the topics of race, identity, leadership, personal transformation and social change.

Me and White Supremacy" - The New York Times and USA Today bestseller! This eye-opening book challenges you to do the essential work of unpacking your biases, and helps white people take action and dismantle the privilege within themselves so that you can stop (often unconsciously) inflicting damage on people of color, and in turn, help other white people do better, too."

*Layla was featured in the July 15, 2020 issue of the PRBC Newsletter.

Dr. Lucretia barry

Dr. Lucretia Barry a Charlotte local anti-race/ism curriculum specialist, a writer for in(Courage).me, the author of What LIES Between Us Journal & Guide: Fostering First Steps Toward Racial Healing, a TED Talker, and a Senior Consultant for The American Dream Game. She is married to Nathan, and they have three little girls who are the inspiration for Brownicity.

*Dr. Barry was featured in the July 8, 2020 issue of the PRBC Newsletter.

Austin Channing Brown

Austin is a New York Time's Best Selling Author, public speaker, and producer.

I'M STILL HERE - For readers who have engaged with America's legacy on race through the writing of Ta-Nehisi Coates and Michael Eric Dyson, I'M STILL HERE is an illuminating look at how white, middle-class, Evangelicalism has participated in an era of rising racial hostility, inviting the reader to confront apathy, recognize God's ongoing work in the world, and discover how blackness--if we let it--can save us all."

*Austin was featured in the June 24, 2020 issue of the PRBC Newsletter.