Ainsley LeSure on Racism Beyond Intent

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Ainsley LeSure discusses the concept of racism as actions and patterns rather than just personal beliefs.

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com What if racism is not just a belief someone holds, but something people do through everyday choices, institutions, and patterns of behavior? Ainsley LeSure joins Faithful Politics to explain why racism cannot be reduced to personal belief, private intent, or what someone claims is in their heart. Drawing from her book Locating Racism in the World, LeSure argues that racism is bett...

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Host: Faithful Politics Podcast

Guest: Ainsley LeSure

Topics covered

• racism
• social behavior
• institutional racism
• Christianity
• everyday choices

Keywords

• racism
• Ainsley LeSure
• social justice
• Christianity
• institutional behavior

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Books & works: Locating Racism in the World

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