Memoried and Storied: Healing Our Shared History of Racial Violence - Hardcover

by Judith Reifsteck (Author)

Uncover Untold Stories of Healing and Remembrance in the Face of Racial Violence

Memoried and Storied moves beyond the outrage and horror of Post-Civil War lynchings to compassion for the victims, giving them a name, a life, and a multi-racial, multi-generational community-led ritual for healing and remembrance. This book illuminates the power of community-based remembrance projects in building awareness and dismantling systemic racism.

Explore the ordinary lives of four victims of racial terror and the extraordinary efforts of communities to honor their loss and promote reconciliation. Through vivid narratives and color photographs, this book demonstrates the effectiveness of remembrance events in fostering empathy, building awareness, and moving toward a more just and equitable society. For readers interested in African American history, social justice, and community healing.

Author Biography

Since 1976, Dr. Judith Reifsteck has worked as a writer, licensed professional counselor, university professor, social science researcher, and psychotherapist.

The purpose of her writing is to advocate for the vulnerable who may not have visibility or a voice in their communities. She hopes her work leads others to join together in multi-racial coalitions to learn an accurate and inclusive Black History, and believes that in memorializing the stories and the victims of racial injustice, we may repair the trauma and tell the true story of structural racism in America. Since 1976, Dr. Judith Reifsteck has worked as a writer, licensed professional counselor, university professor, social science researcher, and psychotherapist. In 2016, she retired from teaching and psychotherapy to write full-time. Dr. Reifsteck is a mother, grandmother, and community volunteer for racial justice coalitions. She writes narrative non-fiction, editorials, and essays.

During her work as an individual and family counselor for forty years, Dr. Reifsteck worked with trauma victims, refugees, and those in recovery. She also taught and conducted research from a systemic perspective. In the college classroom, she taught Lifespan Human Development, Abnormal Psychology, and Trauma Healing and Reconciliation.