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VTN12005C1
AFRICAN AMERICAN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Wilmore, Jr., Gayraud S.
Designed to inform the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) of the mission and goals of the office of African American Leadership Training and Resource Center. The video contains information on how this office was established, why there is a need for this new office, why there is a need to learn Christian education from an African American perspective.... 

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AFRICAN AMERICAN PRESBYTERIAN CLERGYWOMEN-THE FIRST TWENTY-FIVE YEARS

Patton, Vincent M.; Graham,
Celebrates a quarter century of contributions made by African American clergywomen to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). It includes biographical information, reflections, prayers, and stories of these courageous women. 

BKN12008C1
ALL-BLACK GOVERNING BODIES

Wilmore, Jr., Gayraud S.
"Attitudes Toward Slavery, African American Slaves, & Free Persons, ...Black Presbyterian Churches After Emancipation, Race & the Determination of ... Church Structures, Development, Refinement, & Integration of the All-Black Governing Structures Within a Changing Church...," and "Toward a Non-segregated Church and Non-segregated Society." 

BKN12010C1
AND DON'T CALL ME A RACIST!

Mazel, Ella
A collection of quotes, reflections, and thoughts the past, present, and future of racism and the color line in America. These books are free (a contribution is "requested") from ACLU Foundation of Massachusetts' Anti-Racism Project. 

BKN12007C1
BLACK AND PRESBYTERIAN

Wilmore, Jr., Gayraud S.
What does it mean to be African American and Presbyterian? Is it possible for the African American Presbyterian community to fully reclaim its cultural, historical, and spiritual heritage while remaining in the church? And most important: where is God calling the African American Presbyterian community. Written for individual and group study. 

BKN12001C1
BLACK RELIGIOUS LEADERS: CONFLICT IN UNITY

Paris, Peter J.
The analysis of four Black religious leaders reviews their differences and determines whether grounds for coalitional activity still exist. All clearly agreed that racism should be opposed, but the vigorously disagreed on opposition's form. 

VTN12001C1
CHURCHES ARE BURNING

Ekman, Judith Caine
Examines the burning of African-American churches and discovers that while racism exists as a cause of many of the burnings, people of good will have rallied behind the burned churches and are offering their support and contributions to rebuild. 

BKN12013C1
FAITH

Patton, Vincent M.; Graham, Stephany
A powerful study developed in partnership with the Office of African American Leadership Training. This resource provides youth leaders with sessions for special times in the life of the African American church. 

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HEART OF BLACK PREACHING

Larue, Cleophus J.
"...in essence the power of black preaching is a matter, not merely of special techniques but of extraordinary experiences that have, among other results, forged a unique way of understanding the Bible and applying those insights in very practical ways. The purpose of this book is to show that there is in powerful black preaching a distinctive, biblical hermeneutic that when identified and understood can provide meaningful insights into the preaching that commonly occurs in the traditional black religious experience. 

VTN12002C1
IF THERE WEREN'T ANY BLACKS.
..
Speight, Johnny
This 59-minute video is highly recommended for churches, schools, libraries, and community organizations as a powerful and unforgettable exploration of class, racial, and religious bigotry, of social injustice, and the abuse of power. 

BKN12012C1
JUST A SISTER AWAY

Weems, Renita J.
This book is written with the African-American woman in mind as a way of reminding them that they are not an afterthought to salvation. It approaches stories of some of the women in the Bible in a fresh way. Designed for personal use or group study. There are questions at the end of each chapter to further personal reflection or group discussion. 

VTN12003C1
LOOKING FOR DIAMONDS: REUNION OF REUNIONS

Speight, Johnny
This video gives a profile of the importance of the Racial Ethnic Schools and College and those people in our denomination who have benefited from the institutions. It also highlights the Joy Gift Offering, which helps to support these school. 

BKN12006C1
PROPHETHOOD OF BLACK BELIEVERS

Roberts, J. Davis
The author is one of the founders of the black theology movement, and provides this valuable resource which demonstrates how to minister to the Black community. 

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RACIAL ETHNIC FAITH JOURNEYS

Smith, Faye McDonald
This notebook is a manual for congregational vitalization. It tells the faith journeys of African-Americans, Korean-Americans, Mexican-Americans, and Native-Americas. It also contains sections on leader development, Christian worship, and stewardship. 

KTN12001C1
RACIAL/ETHNIC CONGREGATIONS RESOURCES

Arnold, Brian
This is a collection of resources shared at the annual event for African/American churches of Providence Presbytery. These materials were collected for these churches by the Reverend Floretta Watkins. 

BKN12005C1
RACISM AND RACIAL VIOLENCE RESOURCES

Smith, Faye McDonald
A catalogue of action-oriented resource materials adaptable for use in synods, presbyteries, and congregations. Racism; 

KTN12002C1
STOP THE TERROR! WE WON'T GO BACK!

Arnold, Brian
This preliminary research report contains the latest information, as well as an analysis, of the burning of black churches across the south. 

BKN12011C1
WHAT A WONDER! A COLLECTION OF POEMS FOR AFRICAN AMERICANS

Moffett, Diane L.
Givens Composed by the author for various sermons dealing with the African American experience. 

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