About this episode

Tim Whitaker and Lisa Sharon Harper discuss the systemic injustices faced by Black women and the importance of community-driven action and faith in driving change.

In this episode, Tim Whitaker engages in a profound conversation with Lisa Sharon Harper discusses the urgent need for embodied, community-driven action to combat systemic injustice, particularly the economic targeting of Black women. She shares stories of resilience and emphasizes the importance of faith, local activism, and understanding historical narratives to drive real change. Harper highlights initiatives like "The Clearing" project, which supports Black women, and offers practical steps for moving from digital activism to tangible on-the-ground efforts. Chapters 01:21 The Impact of Policies on Black Women 06:48 Faith and Social Justice 10:34 Community Engagement and Trust Building 14:44 Historical Narratives and Systemic Racism 21:26 Supporting Black Women and Initiatives 27:22 Embodied Action vs. Online Activism 33:05 Resilience and Economic Empowerment 39:35 The Role of Faith in Resistance 45:37 Call to Action and Closing Thoughts ____________________________________________________ TNE Podcast hosts thought-provoking conversations at the intersection of faith, politics, and justice. We’re part of the New Evangelical’s 501c3 nonprofit that rejects Christian Nationalism…

People in this episode

Host: Tim Whitaker

Guest: Lisa Sharon Harper

Topics covered

• systemic injustice
• Black women
• faith
• local activism
• historical narratives
• economic empowerment
• digital activism

Keywords

• Black women
• systemic injustice
• faith
• activism
• economic empowerment
• historical narratives
• community engagement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Clearing, New Evangelicals

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