#044: Is reparations the cure for racism today? Will the repair of Black America bring healing to all America?
In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Demeris Johnson. Demeris Johnson is a dreamer. At a young age he dreamed of being a professional football player—and he did. Later, he dreamed of being an entrepreneur. He went on to fulfill that dream by building an acclaimed athletic performance company and became a lauded and highly sought-after developer of elite athletic performance. Currently, Demeris has moved into his Pastoral calling and Prophetic instruction ministry, establishing four Life transforming streams of service: Salvations Solutions, Building Wealth God’s Way, Gospelove and We Value Black Life.
Demeris Johnson is the author of a bestselling book entitled, "Mission Possible." His new book is "Reparations Now and Why: Healing America’s Racial Divide."
Listen in to learn more about the need for reparations for descendants of slaves.
“The ultimate goal for social justice and the ultimate goal for America is for there to be reconciliation between White America and Black America.”- Demeris [30:58]
What you will learn in this episode:
· [5:02] Demeris describes his experience with social injustice growing up.
· [6:04] He explains what motivated him to dream of being an NFL football player
· [14:04] Demeris describes how he ventured into entrepreneurship
· [18:34] He explains his call to ministry and how he serves the community of God
· [26:00] Demeris describes his book and why now is the time for reparations
Relevant Links:
Books by Demeris Johnson:
Mission Possible
Reparations Now and Why: Healing America’s Racial Divide
