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How an ‘Old White Guy’ Attacked Christian Publishing’s Diversity Problem

Brian Allain reflects on why he started Publishing in Color and how the innovative program has helped elevate BIPOC Christian writers.

Nicola A. Menzie
Oct 19, 2023
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An innovative program introduced five years ago to help elevate Christian authors of color and their work in the predominantly White publishing industry has changed hands, with the “old White guy” behind the initiative leaving it in the hands of a reputable Black editor.

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In additional to focusing on personal interests here, I report on race, culture, and Christianity for Faithfully Magazine, with bylines @ Christianity Today, Religion News Service, Sojourners, CBS News, Vibe.com, and elsewhere.
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