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Book SynopsisMonique Moultrie collects oral histories of Black lesbian religious leaders in the United States to show how their authenticity, social justice awareness, spirituality, and collaborative leadership make them models of womanist ethical leadership.
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments ix
Introduction. That Their Living Will Not Be in Vain 1
1. Shattering Stain-Glassed Ceilings: African American Queer Storytelling 17
2. Going to Hell for My Authenticity: Existence as Resistance 38
3. Justice Is Spiritual: Interrogating Spiritual Activism 68
4. Mighty Causes Are Calling Us: Expanding Womanist Spiritualities 103
5. Doing the Work Their Souls Must Have: Cultivating Womanist Ethical Leadership 126
Conclusion. Leading from the Margins 168
Epilogue. Online Archives 182
Appendix: Interview Guide 187
Interview Guide 187
Notes 189
Bibliography 203
Index 217
