Jemar Tisby’s ‘The Spirit of Justice’ explores Black activism and its link to the Black church

A new book, “The Spirit of Justice: True Stories of Faith, Race and Resistance,” by historian and New York Times bestselling author Jemar Tisby tells the untold stories of Black activists in the fight against racism. Tisby’s book explores the link between Black activism and the Black church, highlighting how faith motivated some of the individuals who contributed to the racial justice movement. Host Stephen Henderson talks with Tisby about the prominent Black activists in his book and the impact their faith had on the fight for racial justice. Tisby also shares his thoughts about Black history being taught in schools. Subscribe to the Detroit PBS channel for more clips: https://www.youtube.com/@detroitpbs Enjoy full episodes of your favorite PBS shows anytime, anywhere with the free PBS Video App: https://www.detroitpbs.org/download-mobile-app/ Join the Detroit PBS Newsletter: https://www.detroitpbs.org/subscribe/ FOLLOW US: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/detroitpbs/ X (formerly known as Twitter): https://x.com/detroit_pbs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/detroitpbs/