My Black Book Journal

In this episode, our host Danny Brister, Jr, speaks with Terence June Gray, the author of We Want a Different Story: The Power of Narrative and How It Influences African-American Male Identity.  I want to warn that this episode contains the N-word used to reference how Black people in America have were viewed and how that view has shaped our narrative. This episode also includes descriptions of racialized violence. 

Learn more about our guest below:

”Terence June Gray, M.Div, is a pastor, hip hop artist, and author from Memphis, TN. Terence also serves as a national board member of the Center for Youth Ministry Training. His own life experience, along with his time serving as a case manager and youth minister, has created within Terence a great passion to help black men discover and love their true selves. He is the author of the book “We Want A Different Story” which released in 2019. The book is about identity formation amongst African American men and how historical, political, and theological narratives shape identity. Terence is married to the love of his life Ashley Gray. Terence and Ashley share a daughter, Lucca Michelle Gray. "

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On this special episode of My Black Book Journal our Host Danny Brister, Jr shares a message he preached during Black History Month. 

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Our host Danny Brister, Jr, interviews Randi Pink about her new book Angel of Greenwood. Angel of Greenwood tells of Tulsa, Oklahoma, in the days leading up to the 1921 Tulsa, Oklahoma Greenwood (Black Wall Street) Massacre. Randi approaches this story by humanizing Greenwood's inhabitants, revealing a thriving Black town destroyed by hate. I hope that you will come and sit awhile and join in on the conversation,

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Review: “The romantic love in [Angel of Greenwood] is big and beautiful and pure. And beyond the love between two teenagers, there's a deep love of community and home. Greenwood feels so wholesome, so idyllic, and when the hate breaks through, it will break your heart...I hope teachers assign this in schools and librarians turn it face-out on the shelves. American kids need to know this history to be good citizens.” —National Public Radio (NPR)

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In this episode, our host Danny Brister, Jr takes a dive into Dr. Bernard LaFayette's book In Peace and Freedom: My Journey in Selma. We also briefly discuss the recently released movie Jesus and the Black Messiah. Join us as we uncover lessons in life, love, and leadership.

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During this episode, our host Danny Brister, Jr., explores lessons in life and leadership from Ambassador Andrew Young's book A Way Out of No Way. Join us as we contemplate Ambassador Young's words and their application for today. 

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We hope that you enjoy this week's show. 

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My Black Book Journal is the first podcast of Act Justly | Love Mercy. The purpose of My Black Book Journal is to explore Black stories through book reviews and interviews to uncover lessons in life, love, and leadership. 

This first episode explores Congressman John Lewis' book Across That Bridge: Life Lessons and a Vission for Change. Join me as we sit at the feet of this civil rights legend.

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