Osheta Moore is a pastor and activist based in the Twin Cities. Her antiracism work is rooted in the idea that we are participants in bringing to fruition the Beloved Community in which people are uniquely valued and collectively embodies shalom. It is from this posture that she offers this deeply grace-filled book, addressed specifically to White* peacemakers who are navigating the waters of racial reconciliation.

I am truly awed by Osheta’s commitment to her kingdom ethic. She embodies the idea of loving correction. Every chapter of this book is full of nuance, vulnerability, education, and guidance. Ultimately, she names to her Gospel inspiration: that Jesus regularly points to a “third way” when presented with a binary choice. She acknowledges the humanity in each and every person she interacts with, dogged and uncompromising in her conviction of everyone’s Belovedness. However, she doesn’t soften or “make more palatable” the call for acknowledging the wrong, renouncing racism, and reparation for harm. I’m incredibly grateful for this book, and with continue to reference it in my own antiracism journey.

*I capitalized White to reflect Moore’s stylistic choice in the book. She has shared that she does so as a why to combat the idea of whiteness as a default (compared to the capitalized “others”). I realize this is an ongoing discussion and wanted to recognize her thoughtful viewpoint.