EP. 73: Elizabeth Perkins on Faith and Justice

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Elizabeth Perkins, daughter of civil rights legend Dr. John Perkins and co-president of the Perkins Foundation, shares what it was like growing up in the heart of the movement. From family dinners with Fannie Lou Hamer to navigating her own journey of faith and justice, Elizabeth reflects on the legacy her parents built—and the work still ahead. She challenges us to move beyond diversity toward true reconciliation: deep, cross-racial relationships grounded in love and truth. Through stories from the Perkins Justice Pilgrimage and her own experiences, Elizabeth reminds us that healing often begins with pain—and that faith, community, and courage are essential to lasting change.

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