The author's first encounter with a racialized America came at age seven, when her parents told her they named her Austin to deceive future employers into thinking she was a White man. She grew up in majority-White schools, organizations, and churches, and has spent her life navigating America's racial divide as a writer, a speaker, and an expert helping organizations practice genuine inclusion. While so many institutions claim to value diversity in their mission statements, many fall short of matching actions to words. Brown highlights how White middle-class evangelicalism has participated in the rise of racial hostility, and encourages the reader to confront apathy and recognize God's ongoing work in the world.—Baker & Taylor
"Her stories and perspective made me question racism, diversity, and inclusion in general, but especially in religious settings. What does it mean to go to a church that speaks of racial justice but has no People of Color? Her words are a call to action and an invitation to do the hard, uncomfortable work of dismantling racism."—Submitted by Sarah K., Materials Handler
