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“Here's the reality. The image of a white Jesus has been used to justify enslavement, conquest, colonialism, the genocide of indigenous peoples. There are literally millions of human beings whose lives have been snuffed out by people who conquered under the banner of a white god.”

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Tim Wise
Tim Wise

Tim Wise (born October 4, 1968) is one of America's most prominent anti-racism activists, writers, and public speakers. He is renowned for his incisive critiques of white privilege and systemic racism. Through his lectures, books, and media appearances, Wise has become a leading voice in American discussions about race and social justice. His influential book "White Like Me: Reflections on Race from a Privileged Son" has been widely used in university anti-racism education programs. more

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