Jemar Tisby (BA, University of Notre Dame; MDiv, Reformed Theological Seminary) is the New York Times bestselling author of "The Color of Compromise: The Truth About the American Church’s Complicity in Racism" and the award-winning "How to Fight Racism: Courageous Christianity and the Journey Towards Racial Justice", and, coming in September, "The Spirit of Justice: Stories of Faith, Race and Resistance". He is a historian who studies race, religion, and social movements, and serves as a professor at Simmons College of Kentucky, a historically Black college. He is also the founder of The Witness, Inc. an organization dedicated to Black uplift from a Christian perspective. He has written for national news outlets such as The Atlantic, Washington Post, and Religion News Service. He has offered television commentary on CNN and is frequently called upon to provide expert insight on current events related to race and Christianity. He has spoken nationwide at colleges, universities, and other organizations. He is also a best-selling author, national speaker, and public historian.
