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“A rare account of one white woman's journey to understanding some of the
issues that perpetuate racism in America. Deborah Howard’s unique perspective
provides critical insight into racism’s complexities—a MUST read.”
–Frederick A. Miller, CEO
The Kaleel Jamison Consulting Group, Inc.
Co-author, The Inclusion Breakthrough and
Managing Editor, The Promise of Diversity
The quilt of humanity is in a tattered state, says Deborah Howard, a New York
City organization development and diversity consultant. We suffer too much as
a result of racism, oppression, and the various ways that power and privilege affect us.
Drawing on her own cultural background, she employs the Jewish concept of tikkun
olam—healing and repairing the world—to present a provocatively insightful way
out of our dilemma. That ideal can be applied both to the overall tattered
quilt of humanity and to the individual torn, twisted, and distorted woven
cloths that make up this quilt. Mending the quilt of humanity is a lengthy and
complicated process. It requires reparation and healing on different levels and
in many ways, all of which are necessary for complete equity and justice.
Weaving her own story of injustice and oppression into the larger pattern,
Deborah Howard gives us an inspiring model to follow. We learn how to weave
our own stories into those of the larger society. Finally, she writes about
the importance of understanding the essential thread of forgiveness—for ourselves
and for others for perpetuating society’s inequities.
EXCERPT FROM DEBORAH HOWARD'S REPAIRING THE QUILT OF HUMANITY
Click above for sample pages (in PDF format).
Price: $8.95
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