Gratitude for the Incandescent Witness of James Baldwin

If white Christians have eyes to see, Baldwin continues to illuminate the path toward ending our racial nightmare.

Last Sunday, I had the honor of receiving a 2021 American Book Award, given by the Before Columbus Foundation for my recent book, White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in American Christianity. I was floored to be in the company of such gifted authors, this year and across the rich legacy these awards have created for more than four decades. Pas…