The University of Arizona Press
Date: Friday, October 3, 2025
Time: 1- 2:30 p.m., EDT
Place: Virtual event presented by Auburn Theological Seminary, register here
Rev. Dr. Stephanie M. Crumpton will talk about her new book, We Gon’ Be Alright: Resistance and Healing in Black Movement Spaces, 2012–2021, on October 3. in a virtual presentation. All those who register will receive a copy of her book; tickets are $23.18. Two-for-one tickets are available; visit the registration page, and the discount will automatically be applied. The talk is presented as part of the Dean’s lecture series at Auburn Theological Seminary. A scholar, teacher and ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, Crumpton is the Associate Professor of Practical Theology at McCormick Theological Seminary where she is also the director of the Trauma Healing Initiative. She leads THI’s mission to cultivate a prepared community of learners and educators who take their knowledge, experience and practical skills for trauma informed and healing centered restoration into communities dealing with the impact of trauma.
About the book:
We Gon’ Be Alright is a profound exploration of Black activism and organizing during a pivotal decade in American history. Crumpton explores the practices of care, reflection, and creativity that Black activists employed to heal and resist amidst the sociopolitical turbulence from the Obama era through the first Trump presidency. This period, marked by the myth of a “post-racial” America, saw a resurgence in racial violence and hate crimes, culminating in the 2021 Capitol insurrection. Against this backdrop, Crumpton captures the resilience and ingenuity of Black movement workers as they navigated these challenges.
Drawing on oral histories and personal narratives, Crumpton provides an intimate look at the lived experiences of thirty-seven full-time community organizers. These activists and organizers share their strategies for maintaining an ethic of care that sustains them while fighting against both external oppression and internal community struggles.
