Description: We Gon' Be Alright: Resistance and Healing in Black Movement Spaces, 2012-2021 opens up the inner lives of Black activists and organizers to share their survival struggles and strategies for collective thriving. Rev. Dr. Stephanie M. Crumpton explores these dynamics during a period of Black radicalism that emerged with the election of the first Black president of the United States, white racist retaliation, social upheaval over police violence, and the impact of the COVID-19's exposure of deep social inequities.
Review Quotes: "During our present and future turbulent times, Dr. Crumpton's exploration into the wisdom and resilience of African Americans facing oppression and marginalization is essential reading for anyone interested in freedom and justice."--Ryan LaMothe, author of A Radical Political Theology for the Anthropocene Era: Thinking and Being Otherwise
"Dr. Stephanie M. Crumpton's We Gon' Be Alright is a groundbreaking work that brings a womanist and trauma-informed lens to the critical intersections of Black healing, care, and liberatory struggle. Drawing from rich interviews with activists and organizers, the book offers a powerful praxis of justice, survival, and thriving, with a particular focus on Black women. Essential reading for scholars, clergy, caregivers, and activists alike, this is a must-have resource for those committed to the work of healing and transformation in Black communities."--Michael McCormack, University of Louisville