Racism: The Absence of Good

by Christopher Handy

Overview

Racism is a learned behavior. If you don't believe it, just watch little children and the way they interact before being taught by parents and others the differences between the races. For it was Jesus, the Son of God, who said that before we can get into heaven we must be as little Children, that is to stay humble, kind, quick to reconcile, loving, forgiving and caring.
Racism: The Absence of Good is a collection of essays regarding the black experience in America and focuses on the trials and struggles of African-Americans. This e-book contains the author's opinions and facts resulting from countless hours of research on this plague that continue to invade our lives.
The author's goal is to educate, enlighten, encourage, and improve the quality of life for African Americans, promote love and unity, and universal brotherhood among the races. Far too long the black community been degraded and the people dehumanized by an oppressor that care nothing for unity, love and universal brotherhood.
Through this book the author's goal is motivate everyone to rid our society of this sore that continues to fester, and if we are not proactive it will one day erupt. As long as God is with us, we can never be defeated or discouraged.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940148884057
Publisher:	Christopher Handy
Publication date:	11/05/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	129 KB

About the Author

•Having a dream to re-build decaying communities and lives by making the world a better place for all of humanity to live in peace and harmony. The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Handy strives to raise the conscience of people everywhere to make a difference. His meager beginnings in a small rural town in Monroe, Louisiana and his childhood in a housing project greatly contributed to his mission to enlighten, inform, educate, and motivate people to better themselves, their communities, and the world around them.
•Dr. Handy has written many articles for various newspapers and magazines. He has organized marches to combat violence, injustices, and poverty, and while in school in Michigan he ministered on the 'bad' streets of Detroit and other cities. He continues to uphold justice and freedom by sharing his experiences with audiences everywhere. His first book “The Scars of Racism” has made a stunning and positive impact on people of all races.
•In 1999, Dr. Handy founded a Non-denomination Christian Community Church Ministry called The New Testament Bible Church and a non-profit organization called I.C.A.N (Innovative Community Action Network); Dr. Handy main focus is the future of our younger generation and the out casts of our society. In effort to prepare all young boys and men for the realization of being a man in today's society, he has developed a program called "Christian Manhood Training Program" (CMTP), which is a rites of passage program which deals with many of today's tough issues such as developing a relationship with God, treatment of women, responsibility of being a Father, learning to love and not Kill, the importance of an education, handling racism, and the dangers of drugs and alcohol abuse.
•Dr. Handy is currently the CEO/President/Executive Director of Innovative Community Action Network (I.C.A.N.). His focus is working with at-risk and troubled youths, the poor and needy, the disenfranchised, and those without hope within the community by helping them to believe in themselves and encouraging them to strive for success. He was honored in 2002 with an Honorary Doctorate of Humanities Degree from The Institute of Christian Works for his work with his Mentoring Program for at-risk and troubled youths. Dr. Handy is also a certified prison fellowship counselor, who has spoken to numerous