This collection is a primer on significant news and events facing Black Americans over the past 12 years. King does the hard work of researching media, academia and grassroots activity to uncover the best work of the nation's top journalists, scholars, activists and organizers on topics from entrepreneurship and job development to environmental justice and health disparities. King's gift in this work, is his ability to excavate the information for us, analyze it and give it back to us in bite-sized nuggets. And, King is careful to bring forth ideas for action. He chronicles the work of institutions, organizations and individuals that are developing real-world solutions. With clarity and focus, each piece is designed to "wake us up" to a particular reality of what it means to be Black in America. At the same time, The Action Steps provide pathways to resolving The Crises that America cannot afford to ignore.

Paul L. King, Th.D., D.Min., is a seasoned pastor, theologian, and professor with nearly 50 years of ministry experience. An ordained minister of The Christian and Missionary Alliance, he seeks to bridge evangelical and charismatic ministries. Author of 12 books, he is a church leadership consultant and conference speaker on healing, spiritual warfare, the Holy Spirit, revival, and leadership development. www.paulkingministries.com.