This video contains recommendations from St James members to help us learn more about issues around racial justice.

Books

We need to talk about race by Ben Lindsay.
An insight to the black religious experience in white majority churches.

Ghost Ship by Rev A.D.A.France-Williams.
From the perspective of a priest in the Church of England

Why I’m no longer talking to white people about race by Reni Eddo-Lodge.
A handbook for those who want to understand race relations in Britain today.

When they call you a terrorist by Patrisse Khan-Cullors.
The journey to the founding of Black Lives Matter.

Me and white supremacy by Layla F Saad.
A workbook exploring terms and issues surrounding racial injustice.

My Skin, Your Skin, by Laura Hwnry-allain MBE, Online Iwu illustrator

What is racism ? By Katie Daynes and Jordan Akpajaro illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat A board book with flaps to answer questions such as What is racism? Why do people look different? Etc

God is not a white man. (And other revelations)By Chine McDonald Hodder and Stoughton. She looks at her life and faith and raises questions for everyone.

Everyone versus Racism by Patrick Hutchinson Harper Collins. This is a letter to his grandchildren by the man who rescued a counter protester during A Black Lives Matter demonstration in London. It is brilliant.

TV and Film

Empire state of mind on Channel 4, can be viewed on All 4

Colin in Black and White, on netflix, A dramatization of the teenage years of athlete Colin Kaepernick and the experiences that led him to become an activist, including famously taking the knee before an NFL match in 2016.

Other

The African and Caribbean War Memorial

Slavery and the City - Learn about the slave trade tour.
They do quite a bit about John Newton (who wrote Amazing Grace) and how he bore witness to the atrocities he has seen and committed as a slaver.