Banned Books, Brave Spaces & Racial Healing: A Conversation with Dr. Catherine Meeks

For Banned Book Week 2023, we're joined by the intrepid Dr. Catherine Meeks. She is the genius behind the Banned Book Repository at the Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing. We delve into her marvelous project designed to preserve the voices that some would rather silence (Brave Pages,) and discuss her groundbreaking concept of Brave Spaces - an initiative to encourage strength in standing against societal norms.We also explore the enduring struggle for civil rights, reframed through the lens of the banned books initiative. Dr. Meeks shares her wisdom on spiritual leadership and the importance of being driven by an internal sense of truth rather than external pressures. We ponder the challenges facing the Absalom Jones Center. We also reflect on the crucial part churches can play in racial healing, and how spirituality can be a potent tool against racism. Join us for this enriching conversation.You can learn more about Dr. Meeks and the Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing at their website https://www.centerforracialhealing.org/ and their podcast A Brave Space https://abravespace.buzzsprout.com/