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I'm Still Here

Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness

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I'm Still Here

Written by: Austin Channing Brown
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK • From a leading voice on racial justice, an eye-opening account of growing up Black, Christian, and female that exposes how white America’s love affair with “diversity” so often falls short of its ideals.

“Austin Channing Brown introduces herself as a master memoirist. This book will break open hearts and minds.”—Glennon Doyle, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Untamed

Austin Channing Brown’s first encounter with a racialized America came at age seven, when she discovered her parents named her Austin to deceive future employers into thinking she was a white man. Growing up in majority-white schools and churches, Austin writes, “I had to learn what it means to love blackness,” a journey that led to a lifetime spent navigating America’s racial divide as a writer, speaker, and expert helping organizations practice genuine inclusion.

In a time when nearly every institution (schools, churches, universities, businesses) claims to value diversity in its mission statement, Austin writes in breathtaking detail about her journey to self-worth and the pitfalls that kill our attempts at racial justice. Her stories bear witness to the complexity of America’s social fabric—from Black Cleveland neighborhoods to private schools in the middle-class suburbs, from prison walls to the boardrooms at majority-white organizations.

For readers who have engaged with America’s legacy on race through the writing of Ta-Nehisi Coates and Michael Eric Dyson, I’m Still Here is an illuminating look at how white, middle-class, Evangelicalism has participated in an era of rising racial hostility, inviting the reader to confront apathy, recognize God’s ongoing work in the world, and discover how blackness—if we let it—can save us all. Christian Living Christianity Racism & Discrimination Social Sciences Discrimination Social justice
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Austin Channing Brown's wonderful narration of her poignant and pointed book made it a pleasure to listen to, even as her words prodded and challenged me. From "White people can be exhausting," the book's brilliant opening line, right through until the very end she had my full attention. I'll be recommending this one for the forseeable future. #Audible1

Essential reading for racial reconciliation

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This book was heart-wrenching, eloquent, and so worth the read. it made me realize so many things; that as a white-ally, I no longer have the option to do nothing. My voice should always come later than marginalized voices, but it should be loud when speaking as an ally to people who just don't get it. Thank you, Austin, for writing this book and allowing me to get a glimpse in your journey. I, a white woman, will never be able to understand, but may we make this world a better place for your children, and theirs.

Beautiful

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I ended up stopping a few of my other audio books to listen to this one. Austin is articulate and generous in sharing her experiences. More than once her voice brought me to tears. I love the honesty of saying "nope, it's not good enough-- do better." Thanks for being unapologetically fabulous.

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Austin captures your attention right away and doesn’t let go. With her raw emotions, her honest viewpoint, and unique but shared experiences, she fills the pages with the reality of racism in our world and leaves you with a gripping poem of longing for love in the midst of hopelessness at the end.

Captivating storytelling

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Well written, spoken and very insightful. I highly recommend this to everyone. Austin is very captivating.

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