Our Voices Issues Facing Black Women in America

by Johnson, Amanda; Anderson, Taffy A.; Middlebrooks, Felicia; Black, Sabrina D.; Clayton, Valerie; O'Quinn, Doretha; Powell, Yolanda W.; Crayton, Lisa; Waddles, Karen; Johnson, Victoria

• ISBN13: 9780802478474
• ISBN10: 0802478476
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-10-01
• Publisher: Lift Every Voice

Summary

What are the key issues facing Black Women in America today? Does God's Word offer guidance in how to navigate the realities and difficulties posed by those issues? After surveying black women across America to determine which topics are heaviest on their hearts, the authors ofOur Voicespresent a very personal and practical overview. Ten women share with the reader their journeys and what they have learned from God's Word about His perspective on key issues facing them as Black women. This book provides a powerful challenge to the reader to walk in obedience to God's Word, amid a culture that is bent on rebellion and that beckons us to do likewise.

Author Biography

AMANDA JOHNSON (University of Kansas, University of Detroit-Mercy, University of Michigan) is a teacher, writer, and educator.  She has also worked as a professional model.  Amanda says that her crowning achievement in life has been raising her five daughters.  In the summer of 2008, the entire family received the “Spirit of Detroit” Award from the Detroit City Council for their volunteerism.  A voracious reader, Amanda also enjoys roller skating, swimming, ball room dancing, decorating, an array of crafts, and of course, writing. 

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 9
The Spirit-Empowered Life: Jesus Christ, Our Anchor	p. 12
She Shall Be Called Woman: Embracing Who God Says I Am	p. 36
Our Purpose: A First Lady's Revolutionary Conversion	p. 54
In Pursuit of a Healthy Lifestyle	p. 72
Racial Reconciliation: Our Ministry to Bridge the Gap	p. 90
Money and Financial Fitness: Stretch, Save, and Share	p. 112
Sexuality and the Seasons of Life	p. 130
The Sojourn of Singles: Decision at the Crossroad	p. 144
For Lovers Only: The Sanctity of the Marriage Covenant	p. 160
A Single Mother's Assignment: Raising Boys to Be Godly Men	p. 176
A Single Mother's Assignment: Raising Godly Daughters	p. 198
Biographies of Contributing Writers	p. 222
Acknowledgments	p. 229
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