Ep. 3: Confronting the White Supremacist Script
Dan Henderson and I discuss his new book, The Spiritual Journey to Anti-Racism: A Travel Guide for White People.
In this week's episode, I'm happy to be joined by Daniel Henderson to discuss his second book, The Spiritual Journey to Anti-Racism: A Travel Guide for White People.
In his new book, Daniel delves into the critical issue of confronting white supremacy and the "white supremacist script" that has infected our culture for centuries. As we explore Daniel's personal journey, he shares how coming to terms with his own white privilege and the hidden ways that racism manifests has been a transformative process.
Daniel is very direct in his hopes for this book: To provide a roadmap for white readers to examine their complicity—even if it is unconscious or unintentional—and rewrite the script. With honesty, vulnerability, understanding, and passion, Daniel inspires readers to embark upon their own journey to anti-racism.
Daniel Henderson is an author, educator, speaker, and activist for social justice, which includes his role as the director of a grassroots advocacy group, Washington for Justice. With his 40 year background in education, including teaching history at the K-12 level and college level, Daniel brings his historical knowledge and context to our current social-political scene.
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White supremacy is hiding in plain sight. Great points made by the author.