Reimagining the Bible Belt: Race, Religion and Power in Dallas and the South

To organize in Texas and the South, organizers must reckon with the historical relationship between religion and white supremacy. Facing this legacy, how can we re-imagine the Bible Belt and engage with faith communities in emancipatory ways? Using local case studies, Dr. Bean and Minister Ayers identify common challenges and opportunities for new faith-rooted organizing in Texas and the South. In the second half of the workshop, participants will divide into regional and issue-based clusters to apply this analysis to the space where they work. Participants will clarify their own hopeful--but realistic--vision for faith as an emancipatory force in their context.