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Joel Edward Goza challenges core myths entrenched in American society that sustain white supremacy, arguing convincingly that reparations are necessary to fully address the racial wounds of our nation and fulfill its democratic promise.

Like many well-meaning white Americans, Goza once believed supporting racial equality did not require advocating for reparations. Previously, he viewed reparations as irrelevant to genuine racial justice. In Rebirth of a Nation, he reflects honestly on this flawed thinking and makes clear that true national healing is impossible without reparations.

Goza reveals overlooked and often ignored facets of American racism, highlighting how Black Americans have historically been portrayed as responsible for their own suffering—a mindset that justified slavery, Jim Crow segregation, mass incarceration, and extreme economic inequality. Through his incisive analysis, Goza demonstrates how respected American heroes like Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln embedded white supremacist ideals deeply within the nation’s consciousness. He also shows America’s ideological trajectory clearly through Ronald Reagan’s presidency, exposing how Reagan strategically employed racial prejudices, prompting widespread acceptance of policies that deepened suffering and injustice for Black communities.

Yet this book is about more than accountability; it also expresses genuine hope. Goza argues persuasively that reparations are not merely idealistic or impossible, providing concrete pathways toward reducing the racial wealth gap. Rebirth of a Nation invites readers to take part in the reparative process, offering practical guidance for individuals who wish to build a fairer, stronger America.

Rebirth of a Nation was named a finalist for the Foreword Reviews INDIES Book of the Year Award in Religion (2024).