The racist legacy behind the Western idea of freedom The era of the Enlightenment, which gave rise to our modern conceptions of freedom and democracy, was also the height of the trans-Atlantic slave trade. America, a nation founded on the principle of liberty, is also a nation built on African slavery, Native American genocide, and systematic racial discrimination. White Freedom traces the complex relationship between freedom and race from the eighteenth century to today, revealing how being free has meant being white. Tyler Stovall explores the intertwined histories of racism and freedom in France and the United States, the two leading nations that have claimed liberty as the heart of their national identities. He explores how French and American thinkers defined freedom in racial terms and conceived of liberty as an aspect and privilege of whiteness. He discusses how the Statue of Liberty—a gift from France to the United States and perhaps the most famous symbol of freedom on Earth—promised both freedom and whiteness to European immigrants. Taking readers from the Age of Revolution to today, Stovall challenges the notion that racism is somehow a paradox or contradiction within the democratic tradition, demonstrating how white identity is intrinsic to Western ideas about liberty. Throughout the history of modern Western liberal democracy, freedom has long been white freedom. A major work of scholarship that is certain to draw a wide readership and transform contemporary debates, White Freedom provides vital new perspectives on the inherent racism behind our most cherished beliefs about freedom, liberty, and human rights.
Personal interaction―contact―with those different from ourselves provides us with new understandings, greater respect, and reduced prejudices toward others. We should not only be driven to come into contact with others for the purposes of understanding and reconciliation, but as Christians, we are obliged to come into contact with others not despite―but because of―who they are, where they come from, what they look like, or any perceptions we may have about them, because Jesus has come into unconditional contact with us. Providing understanding of what contact is and how it looks, author Tyler White takes the reader through an examination of the current cultural climate―focusing on the state of communication, biblical and theological themes of contact, the relevancy and vitality of cultural competency and orientation, personal stories and case studies of people who have experienced successful contact. The social theory that is discussed in this book, contact theory, has been thoroughly researched in academic and other scholarly settings, however very little analysis, if any, has been conducted in the sphere of Christian community. Contact examines what it would look like to apply contact theory in the lives of Christians in a practical accessible way. Editorial Reviews Review “At a time when our society feels more polarized than ever, Tyler White’s Contact: The Shaping Power of Intentional Interaction makes a compelling case from both the Bible and research that relationships with those who are different from ourselves are vital to developing empathy and mutual understanding. It’s an important message for the Church today.” -Matthew Soerens, U.S. Director of Church Mobilization & Advocacy, World Relief; Coauthor of Welcoming the Stranger: Justice, Compassion, and Truth in the Immigration Debate “Into our deeply fractured and polarized culture wars, which are tearing apart our national unity and damaging the credibility of the church, comes this truly helpful and timely book by Tyler White. Contact addresses many of the core problems we face in a globalized and over-wired world of competing ‘truth’ ghettos, out of touch with each other. He provides not only analysis to help us understand how we got here, but practical steps toward deeper engagement and correction. While his work is helpful for those in a secular environment, it is especially significant for followers of Jesus who want to follow the Prince of Peace in healing and uniting all people made in God’s image. I am eager to see this book in publication so that I can recommend it to every church leader I know.” -Dan Bouchelle, DMin President, Mission Resource Network “Contact is a necessary read for America. At a time in our nation where healthy dialogue and discourse are rare, White’s text provides a clear and pragmatic approach forward. Not only does Contact identify the root causes of conversation failure, it offers examples and illustrations from sacred and secular environments. This is a transformative and compelling read that speaks to all peoples regardless of gender, race, religion, political ideology, or socioeconomic status. Contact equips those who want discourse to improve with the necessary tools to make the theoretical possible.” -Joshua Jackson, Lead Minister, Rural Hill Church of Christ “I remember the first time I heard the term ‘contact theory.’ I felt the truth of this simple-yet-profound idea in my own experience working in a refugee community. I wanted to dig in and know more. And I wanted others, especially the community of those who follow Jesus, to understand how important it is to move intentionally toward people who are different from us. What I wanted was a book like the one Tyler White has written, a book that both inspires and instructs, that challenges and creates a path to meet that challenge. Contact is a much-needed encouragement for our time.” -Kitti Murray, Founder and CEO, Refuge Coffee Co. “In a day and age where division is heightening due to disagreements on a plethora of issues, Tyler does a fantastic job of giving us a blueprint on the importance of being in contact with others from different backgrounds and life experiences―with others who might look, think, and act differently than we do. This is a timely book that all fellow Christians need to read.” -Rondell Treviño, Founder and Director, The Immigration Coalition “Are you weary of our current climate of polarization and fear? This book is a must read. With a potent mixture of scriptural encouragement, historical background, social science research, case studies, and insights from personal experience, White calls the Church to lay aside knee-jerk stereotypes in order to engage in humble listening across cultural, political, and generational divides in order to develop true unity in diversity.” -Jessica Udall, Author of Loving the Stranger; Founder of LovingTheStrangerBlog.com “Contact is jam-packed with intriguing history (some you will recognize―some you may discover here for the first time) and narratives about the impact of human contact. This book comes at an important time in our timeline of humanity as we grasp the impact of social media and grapple with what it means to be truly connected.” -Justin Velten, PhD President, Go Culture International
Everyone has a story and those stories are worthy of being revisited as insight into who we are today. If you can revisit even one childhood story, good or bad, it is likely to provide valuable information about your thinking, your ideology and even your behavior today. "If you care to fully understand your world view as you move forward in your life, take some time to look backwards," states Dr. Nita Mosby Tyler. Our childhood experiences give us valuable clues about ourselves. Using her own childhood experiences, Dr. Mosby Tyler discusses the imprint that social climates, race relations, stereotypes, education systems and parenting had in shaping her perspectives. Ultimately, she shares, "those perspectives have been the source and muse for many of my adult successes?and missteps." No matter what your childhood story is, it is an important ingredient in the formation of the very best you! White People Really Love Salad will inspire you to learn, laugh and leverage your key experiences as a part of a journey in understanding how you got to be who you are today.
A Beginner's Step by Step Overview Of the Eat Nothing White DietWith Recipes and a Meal PlanOn Sale Now for $4.76, Originally $9.99This book is all about the Eat Nothing White Diet Program and how it contributes to a successful weight loss. This type of diet encourages people to eat foods that contain fewer amounts of carbohydrates and glucose. Increased amounts of carbohydrates in the body can lead to excessive weight gain, diabetes, and different cardiovascular diseases. Just as the name of the diet, implies, it's about eliminating certain white foods in the diet. Eliminating white foods from the usual diet can decrease the production of simple carbohydrates that can be detrimental to a person's overall health.This book contains a list of white foods that should be avoided when undergoing the Eat Nothing White Diet Program. This also contains the list of foods that can be eaten in an Eat Nothing White Diet such as whole wheat, meat, and vegetable salads. The book also provides weekly meal plans and different recipes for you to follow during the diet program. These include the list of recommendations for breakfast, lunch, and dinner recipes and menus. The ingredient measurements and amount of servings are also clearly elaborated on in this book. This book is written to spread awareness about the bad effects of unhealthy eating habits on a person's overall well-being. This also stresses out the importance of self-discipline and will of a person to reduce weight. Without these two important traits, one can easily give up even he's already halfway through finishing the diet program. Reading this book can help a person stick to the program and innovate ways to make it more effective. Table of Contents What is the Eat Nothing White Diet What the Things to be Considered The Eat Nothing White Diet Food Guide Making Smarter Choices Week 1 The Reinforcement Period Week 2 The Maintenance Period Week 3 Download your copy today!
The racist legacy behind the Western idea of freedom The era of the Enlightenment, which gave rise to our modern conceptions of freedom and democracy, was also the height of the trans-Atlantic slave trade. America, a nation founded on the principle of liberty, is also a nation built on African slavery, Native American genocide, and systematic racial discrimination. White Freedom traces the complex relationship between freedom and race from the eighteenth century to today, revealing how being free has meant being white. Tyler Stovall explores the intertwined histories of racism and freedom in France and the United States, the two leading nations that have claimed liberty as the heart of their national identities. He explores how French and American thinkers defined freedom in racial terms and conceived of liberty as an aspect and privilege of whiteness. He discusses how the Statue of Liberty—a gift from France to the United States and perhaps the most famous symbol of freedom on Earth—promised both freedom and whiteness to European immigrants. Taking readers from the Age of Revolution to today, Stovall challenges the notion that racism is somehow a paradox or contradiction within the democratic tradition, demonstrating how white identity is intrinsic to Western ideas about liberty. Throughout the history of modern Western liberal democracy, freedom has long been white freedom. A major work of scholarship that is certain to draw a wide readership and transform contemporary debates, White Freedom provides vital new perspectives on the inherent racism behind our most cherished beliefs about freedom, liberty, and human rights.
BLACK & WHITE EDITION "What Tyler and Woods depict so eloquently are the lowlands . . . after the passion is gone and the wide-open stink of intimacy prevails." - Nava Renek, American Book Review "J.A. Tyler and John Dermot Woods have made an object as beautiful as a paper ship." - Luca Dipierro, author of Biscotti Neri and Das Ding "Tyler and Woods volley language and image to construct a new and bracing presentation of identity as at once smeared across a centerless space and anchored by the weight of a single human heart." - Evan Lavender-Smith, author of Avatar "The incantatory, hypnotic examinations of 'me and you and how we are connected' unfold along an edge where Martin Buber meets Andre Breton." - Jon Cotner & Andy Fitch, authors of Ten Walks/Two Talks In this startling collaborative novel, Tyler and Woods tell a story that explores the closely linked experiences of communion and suffocation, creating their narrator's world by setting a beat with mesmerizing chapters of rhythmic prose exploded by frantic full-color illustrations. This book could as easily be described as a horror novel as a love story. The authors' experimental techniques come together in a book that tells the most classic tale of passion and loss.
All jaws drop when high school track and football star Tyler Spence throws in his helmet and cleats to form Dance Machine a "white boy" funk band with four fellow classmates. Rising in popularity, the band sets off on the road to a remote corner of their State to play for yet another Sadie Hawkins Dance. Car troubles turn what should have been a simple "gig-n-go" into a two-day ordeal. An unexpected encounter with an old teammate puts conflict into motion for Tyler and his friends when they find themselves at the mercy of the local Sheriff and townsfolk who all agree "they'd never seen boys wearing shoes like those before " With no way out Tyler is forced to face his rival head-on in a climatic showdown. PLATFORMS is a one of a kind coming-of-age road-trip story with a fun funky vibe making it a timeless classic in the same way the 1970s fashions did for denim, sequins, and high-heeled shoes, "for men" ...
Henry, a very sick little hedgehog, receives treatment from the White Wolf that makes him feel even worse but eventually cures him, and through the ordeal he holds a stone to help him stay strong and brave.
Every 80 years America reaches a tipping point. Past tipping points led to the Revolutionary War, the Civil War and World War II. Today, we're in the Fourth Tipping Point (2015-2025). Will we avoid war this time around? This book answers that question (and many more) by telling the story of American history through the Echo Cycle, a 80-year cycle of four eras that always end in a tipping point. As a country, these eras push us to unite, divide, build or tear down. As individuals, they make us dream or despair. They also predict who we vote for. This book focuses on the latter, and shows how the Echo Cycle has predicted the winner of every presidential campaign in history. It also reveals surprising trends across time. You'll learn: - Why it's 250% more likely to get re-elected during a Group/Fear era- Why Generals are elected at a rate of 3 to 1 in Fear vs Hope eras- How our two most unpopular wars (the War of 1812 and Vietnam) happened at the same point in the cycle- How party allegiance wanes in Individual eras and grows in Group eras- How Group/Hope caused the stock crash of 1929 and the housing crash of 2008- Why Donald Trump's victory was inevitable in 2016After examining our past, the author makes predictions for the 2020s, 2030s and beyond. It's an enlightening look at our future, based on events that have happened many times before
A former top intelligence insider offers never-before-told headline making revelations about the demise of the Central Intelligence Agency and its relationship with the current Bush Administration.
Praised as a modern and edgier "Lolita" meets "The Catcher in the Rye," award-winning "White Chalk" is the eye-opening realistic look into the minds and actions of adolescents. Far from sugar-coated and rose-colored, this novel captures the raw, dark side of growing up. Evolved Publishing presents an intimate glance inside teenage angst and confusion, and one troubled girl's attempt to make sense of life. Hardened, awkward, and self-deprecating, Chelle Whitney wouldn't know a fairytale if it swooped down and saved her from a burning tower. She has spent her life hurting from the choices she's made, the scars she's created, and the bruises that identify her. She's one of the unlucky ones whose life is made up of demons that haunt her adolescence and threaten her adulthood. Chelle grasps desperately at whoever can rescue her from herself and her pain. Reaching for comfort from her best friend, who's outgrown her, and gripping naively to a teacher who takes entirely too much interest in her, she longs for someone who understands her. So when Troy Christiansen walks into her life, Chelle believes he could be the white knight who will finally save her. Her salvation. But can Chelle find salvation on her own terms, digging herself out of the Hell her life has created? Or will she forever be a victim of her circumstances, never breaking free of the restraints that define her? EDITORIAL REVIEW: "There is nothing improbable about 'White Chalk, ' a story of a teenager whose family was down on its luck before the recession hit and whose ability to pay attention to their daughter is as meager as their finances. Chelle, smarter, prettier, quicker witted, and more engaging than she has a clue, is alone in a world stacked against her. Her solution is to change herself to find love, or at least diminish her loneliness, as she says, "I reflected back the light shining on me, empty but for the image of another." We root for Chelle in spite of her bad choices, and bad luck rapidly turning pages so eager for her to solve her problems. Pavarti K. Tyler has taken a brave position; this gripping novel breaks every rule and escapes customary boundaries. It is genre-less and difficult to pigeonhole. Is it a coming of age story? Young adult? New spin on crazy teenage romance? Psychological horror? Cautionary tale? No label, other than literary fiction, exactly fits. Yet Tyler's eye for what happens to many of our teenagers, and the psychological burdens of growing up too fast, too ignored, too alone, too poor are spot on and insightful." Ann Pearlman, Pulitzer Prize Nominee and Author of "The Christmas Cookie Club." EDITORIAL REVIEW: "Tyler combines shades of 'Lolita' and 'Catcher in the Rye' in a completely new way, drawing you in with poignant characterizations. 'White Chalk' goes deep into teenage angst with understanding and clarity. Savor, share, and use this poignant book as a primer on the brutal effects of abuse, neglect, and self-esteem." Rachel Thompson, Award-Winning Author of "Broken Pieces
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