Hearing that helped me both forgive myself my awkward silences and also vow to do better. I would have loved to see more of Khang's incisive wit in this book, but honestly, I probably benefited from the serious tone she struck, since she conveyed her own struggles with speaking up, her own questions and bewilderment powerfully. After reading, I was convicted to change some settings and deal with pushback graciously. In it, Khang describes -how- we might use our voices in our relationships, institutions, and on social media. I found the second section especially practical. Kathy Khang's challenging, gracious read helps each reader to notice the forces silencing them, and slowly, gently, and boldly begin speaking up. Speaking up, telling your story, and owning your voice is a fraught proposition, especially for women, who are often trained to keep quiet and polite and ignore our voices. When I fell in love with writing, one of the very first reactions I got was from a family member-asking me never to write about our family again. And the world will hear you loud and clear. As you discern God's voice calling you to speak, you will discover how your voice sounds as you express God's heart to others. If you have wondered when and how to speak, hear God's invitation to you to find and steward your authentic voice, whether in word or deed, to communicate the good news in a messed-up world. Khang offers insights from faithful heroes who raised their voices for the sake of God's justice, and she shows how we can do the same today, in person, in social media, in organizations, and in the public square.īe silent no more. We are created to speak, and we can both speak up for ourselves and speak out on behalf of others. Because God created us in our ethnicity and gender, our voice is uniquely expressed through the totality of who we are. What can we do about it?Īctivist Kathy Khang roots our voice and identity in the image of God. Power dynamics keep us silent and marginalized, especially when race, ethnicity, and gender are factors. It can be hard to speak up, especially in the ugliness of social media. In some communities, certain voices are amplified and elevated while others are erased and suppressed.
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