DAVID BILLINGS

by David Billings I want to begin by explaining what these stories are and why I am telling them. What follows will be a series of reflections—stories, really—about my life and why I do what I do. I share them so that anyone who listens or reads will have some sense of the context in which they arise. These stories are not meant to be perfectly factual accounts. I am speaking off the cuff in many ways, reflecting in the moment. Dr. David Billings ,a lifelong learner, teach

A Lifetime of Friendship; My first New York Experience by David Billings Rev. Nibs Stroupe, David's oldest friend. Nibs Stroupe has been a friend of mine since we were both in fourth grade and we've remained friends over the years. In 1966, he learned from his minister at First Presbyterian Church in Helena, Arkansas, about a summer program that was happening at a Presbyterian church in New York City. The minister thought Nibs should look into it, and possibly apply for it

I am thrilled to announce the audible version of Deep Denial: The Persistence of White Supremacy in United States History and Life. Deep Denia l, an award-winning book by David Billings , was first published a month before the 2016 election. This audible edition, with a 2024 epilogue written with his wife/partner, Margery Freeman, is crucial in our current fight for justice. Deep Denial answers the question: Why is racism still with us, and how do we overcome it? David

We all celebrate this day in one way or another. A thought. A visit. A gift or card. To all the mothers all over the world, we celebrate...