Must Reads, Episode 37: Melanie L. Harris

by Perkins Center for Preaching Excellence on Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Dr. Wes Allen sat down with Dr. Melanie L. Harris to discuss the new book she edited, Preaching Black Earth: Sermons, Meditations, and Conversations on African American Environmental Justice and Ecowomanist Spirituality. They discuss how her book is full of sermons from powerful prophetic voices on African American environmental justice and ecowomanism that can help a preacher speak deeply and coherently about environmental justice. Additionally, Dr. Harris explains that the book is meant to be a contemplative companion that can help a preacher develop an inner spirituality around environmental justice.