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nReaders will be edified and inspired. - Publishers Weekly Review, June 2025n nWith its lively narrative and discussions of racial justice, readers interested in church history and civil-rights movements will find this volume appealing. - Booklist Review, July 2025 n nOrdinary Heroes of Racial Justice is a meticulous history of the roots of racial inequality that highlights little-known Christians who worked for change. - Foreword Reviews, July/August 2025n nMeet the Ordinary Heroes Who Changed Historyn nOrdinary Heroes of Racial Justice is a beacon of hope for understanding America's complex racial landscape. Through rigorous historical research and compelling narrative storytelling, this book illuminates the past's intersections of Christianity, race, and place, offering profound insights for today's world. Learn about the brave efforts of heroes like Catherine de Hueck in New York City or John Perkins in Mississippi, whose faith-driven missions transformed communities through justice and reconciliation. Beyond history, Ordinary Heroes of Racial Justice empowers readers with practical recommendations, encouraging them to rethink and reshape their own communities for justice.n nThis book explores the important role faith plays in racial justice by: n n- Looking at the intertwining of faith and racial justice as a driving force throughout history. n- Examining faith communities who served as catalysts for social change by championing equality and justice. n- Exploring teachin