2018 Religion Communicators Council (RCC) Wilbur Award, Books-Non-Fiction "Michael W. Waters...is both blunt and lyrical as he meditates on police violence, racism, hip-hop, and the power of faith." --"New and Noteworthy," Sojourners, April 2017 What happens when a people can take no more injustice rained down upon their sons and daughters? When each new travesty echoes the cries of ancestors killed for the color of their skin? How do a people rediscover hope? And how do they use that new-found hope as momentum and strength for change? In his powerful new book Stakes Is High, pastor,activist, and community leader Michael W. Waters blends hip-hop lyricism and social justice leadership, creating an urgent voice demanding that America listen to the suffering if it hopes to redeem its soul. Weaving stories from centuries of persecution against the backdrop of today's urban prophets on the radio and in the streets, Waters speaks on behalf of an awakened generation raging against racism - yet fueled by the promise of a just future. Through the pain and hard but holy work, you will hear the call to join the faithful struggle for racial justice.

Stakes Is High: Race, Faith, and Hope for America

Politics & Social Sciences

Waters, Michael W.

Social Sciences

Chalice Press

Take an epic journey through America's racist past - and present - with award-winning author, pastor, and civil rights leader Michael W. Waters, From the riverbank where Emmett Till's body was recovered and the Lorraine Motel where Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, to sites of recent racial violence like Charleston's Emanuel AME Church massacre and El Paso's Walmart shootings, and his own history-making moments bringing down the Confederate monuments in Dallas, Waters ruminates on sacred spaces and places that have shaped America's racial tension - and our hope that a better day will come. Book jacket.

Something in the Water: A 21st Century Civil Rights Odyssey

History

World

Rev. Dr. Michael Waters identifies as a member of the hip-hop generation living in an urban context. His purpose in writing is to inspire hope in the promise of a new day, in the assurance of victory over defeat, and in the fulfillment of God s promises within the created order. Freestyle boldly confronts issues within the urban community such as addiction, education, incarceration, family issues, and absentee fathers . Based on his blogs from The Huffington Post, Waters speaks truth to relevant current events with his edgy but truthful perspectives. Sample chapters include: 
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<li>Glory: A New Day for Family and Fatherhood in Hip Hop Culture</li> <li>With Deepest Regret: A Letter to the Ancestors</li> <li>An Odd Future for Faith in Hip-Hop</li> <li>The Liturgy of Trayvon Martin</li> <li>They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y).</li>
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Freestyle: Reflections on Faith, Family, Justice, and Pop Culture

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

Fresh Air Books

Product Description 
Time to board the bus! Liberty and her friend Abdullah, with their families and a diverse group of passengers, head off to their first stop: Jackson, Mississippi. Next on their map are Glendora, Memphis, Birmingham, Montgomery, and finally Selma, for a march across the iconic Edmund Pettus Bridge. 
As told through the innocent view of a child, Liberty's Civil Rights Road Trip serves as an early introduction to places, people, and events that transformed history. The story is inspired by an actual journey led by author Michael W. Waters, bringing together a multigenerational group to witness key locations from the civil rights movement. An author's note and more information about each stop on Liberty’s trip offer ways for adults to expand the conversation with young readers. 
A portion of the publisher's sales proceeds will be donated to Foot Soldiers Park in Selma, Alabama, a nonprofit dedicated to honoring the history and continued relevance of the Selma movement. 
 From School Library Journal 
PreS-Gr 2—A young Black girl named Liberty, along with her family and others, embark on a road trip to visit landmarks of the Civil Rights movement. The diverse group, made up of different ages, races, and religions, have several stops scheduled. Liberty is most excited for the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, AL, but the tour includes Jackson, MS, the home of Medgar Evers, then Glendora, MS, to learn about Emmett Till, among others. Tadgell's gentle illustrations expertly link the historical events with Liberty's tour group, as dialogue among Liberty, her family, and others includes explanation and reflection of the events and sights. This book, based on the true story of actual road trips coordinated by the author, pairs excellently with works such as Monica Clark-Robinson's Let the Children March and Cynthia Levinson's The Youngest Marcher. Back matter includes additional information on the figures and locations visited in the book. VERDICT This introduction to historic individuals and monumental locations is both inspiring and a useful teaching tool, and will see wide use in most collections.—Olivia Gorecke, Cape May Cty. Lib., Ocean View, NJ 
 Review 
"On an interfaith, family-based road trip, a young Black girl visits important landmarks of the civil rights movement . . . A unique and valuable perspective." ―Kirkus Reviews 
"This introduction to historic individuals and monumental locations is both inspiring and a useful teaching tool, and will see wide use in most collections." ―School Library Journal 
"An accessible, anecdotal introduction to pivotal civil rights events and luminaries." ―Publishers Weekly 
 About the Author 
Michael W. Waters is an award-winning author, activist, professor, and pastor. His picture book For Beautiful Black Boys Who Believe in a Better World, illustrated by Keisha Morris, won the 2020 Goddard Riverside CBC Youth Book Prize for Social Justice and was named a Must-Read Book about Race by Essence. A sought-after speaker, he is a frequent commentator for major media outlets and has been honored for his work in peace and justice. Michael W. Waters lives in Dallas, Texas. \nNicole Tadgell is the acclaimed illustrator of more than thirty picture books, a speaker and workshop leader, and an advocate for diversity in children's literature. Her many honors include the Children's Africana Book Award, the Américas Award, and numerous best-books lists. She lives in Virginia.

Liberty's Civil Rights Road Trip

Flyaway Books

How to Heal Our Divides: A Practical Guide

Claiborne, Shane

McLaren, Brian D.

PALMER, PARKER J.

Thomas, Frank A.

Bass, Diana Butler

Becker, Amy Julia

Fujimura, Makoto

Allain, Brian

Independently published

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