In this episode I introduce the entire series by talking about anti-CRT efforts in Christian higher ed (and nationally) and why I call it a “crusade.”
I also give a breakdown of the topics in this 10-episode series. I am joined by a group of amazing colleagues and friends who are all experts in the themes we discuss.
Watch this episode to learn what the series is all about and get the context to understand the controversy: "Those Meddling Kids: Unmasking the Anti-CRT Crusade in Christian Higher Ed." with Dr. Jemar Tisby - YouTube
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In this episode I introduce the entire series by talking about anti-CRT efforts in Christian higher ed (and nationally) and why I call it a “crusade.” I also give a breakdown of the topics in this 10-episode series. I am joined by a group of amazing colleagues and friends who are all experts in the themes we discuss. Watch this episode to learn what the series is all about and get the context to understand the controversy: "Those Meddling Kids: Unmasking the Anti-CRT Crusade in Christian Higher Ed." with Dr. Jemar Tisby - YouTube I don't have institutions backing me. This project comes from the need of students and passion for the message. If you find this content helpful, then please consider supporting my work as an independent scholar. Three ways to support this work: 1) Become a paid subscriber to my newsletter (JemarTisby.Substack.com) 2) Get my books! (JemarTisby.com/books) 3) Share! Share! Share! Email, text, call (does anyone do that anymore) use TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram...all the things. Let people know about this series!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Those Meddling Kids: Unmasking the Anti-CRT Crusade in Christian Higher Ed. with Dr. Jemar Tisby

News comes at you fast. It’s not just hard to keep up with everything that’s happening, sometimes you don’t know which voices to trust to help you interpret what’s going on. That’s where Footnotes comes in. Dr. Tisby curates the week’s current events with a focus on issues related to Black communities, justice, and politics. He’ll also offer commentary from a Black Christian perspective to help you think through complex issues. Footnotes adds the details you need to be an informed citizen, activist and believer.Jemar Tisby (BA, University of Notre Dame; MDiv, Reformed Theological Seminary) s the New York Times bestselling author of The Color of Compromise and the award-winning How to Fight Racism. He is a historian who studies race, religion, and social movements, and serves as a professor at Simmons College of Kentucky, a historically Black college. He is also the founder of The Witness, Inc. an organization dedicated to Black uplift from a Christian perspective. He has written for national news outlets such as The Atlantic, the Washington Post, and the Religion News Service. He has offered television commentary on CNN and is frequently called upon to provide expert insight on current events related to race and Christianity. He has spoken nationwide at colleges, universities, and other organizations.

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News comes at you fast. It’s not just hard to keep up with everything that’s happening, sometimes you don’t know which voices to trust to help you interpret what’s going on. That’s where Footnotes comes in. Dr. Tisby curates the week’s current events with a focus on issues related to Black communities, justice, and politics. He’ll also offer commentary from a Black Christian perspective to help you think through complex issues. Footnotes adds the details you need to be an informed citizen, activist and believer. Jemar Tisby (BA, University of Notre Dame; MDiv, Reformed Theological Seminary) s the New York Times bestselling author of The Color of Compromise and the award-winning How to Fight Racism. He is a historian who studies race, religion, and social movements, and serves as a professor at Simmons College of Kentucky, a historically Black college. He is also the founder of The Witness, Inc. an organization dedicated to Black uplift from a Christian perspective. He has written for national news outlets such as The Atlantic, the Washington Post, and the Religion News Service. He has offered television commentary on CNN and is frequently called upon to provide expert insight on current events related to race and Christianity. He has spoken nationwide at colleges, universities, and other organizations.

News comes at you fast. It’s not just hard to keep up with everything that’s happening, sometimes you don’t know which voices to trust to help you interpret what’s going on. That’s where Footnotes comes in. Dr. Tisby curates the week’s current events with a focus on issues related to Black communities, justice, and politics. He’ll also offer commentary from a Black Christian perspective to help you think through complex issues. Footnotes adds the details you need to be an informed citizen, activist and believer.Jemar Tisby (BA, University of Notre Dame; MDiv, Reformed Theological Seminary) s the New York Times bestselling author of&nbsp;The Color of Compromise&nbsp;and the award-winning&nbsp;How to Fight Racism. He is a historian who studies race, religion, and social movements, and serves as a professor at Simmons College of Kentucky, a historically Black college. He is also the founder of&nbsp;The Witness, Inc.&nbsp;an organization dedicated to Black uplift from a Christian perspective. He has written for national news outlets such as&nbsp;The Atlantic, the&nbsp;Washington Post, and the&nbsp;Religion News Service. He has offered television commentary on CNN and is frequently called upon to provide expert insight on current events related to race and Christianity. He has spoken nationwide at colleges, universities, and other organizations.

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