QuakerPress of Friends General Conference (FGC) proudly announces the release of the audiobook edition of Black Fire: African American Quakers on Spirituality and Human Rights. This groundbreaking anthology, originally edited by Dr. Harold D. Weaver, Jr., brings to life the voices of African Americans within and adjacent to the Quaker community, offering profound insights into their spiritual journeys and unwavering commitment to justice.

The audiobook was produced by Thee Quaker Project and was made possible by generous grants from the Marshall-Reynolds Foundation and New York Yearly Meeting’s Lindley Murray Fund.

Originally published in 2011, Black Fire has been lauded for illuminating the rich contributions of African American Friends over three centuries. Now, with the audiobook format, listeners can experience these powerful narratives through the cadence of sermons, speeches, poetry, and essays that resonate with authenticity and passion.

The audiobook features compelling performances by narrators Lance Danton and Je Nie Fleming, who convey the depth and nuance of each contributor’s message. Spanning 12 hours and 37 minutes, this unabridged edition invites audiences to engage with the spiritual and activist legacies of figures such as Sojourner Truth, Howard Thurman, Ira DeAugustine Reid, and many others.

The Black Fire audiobook is available for purchase and streaming through various platforms, including Spotify, Barnes & Noble, Libro.fm, Apple Books, and Audiobooks.com. Listeners can also explore a behind-the-scenes episode of Thee Quaker Podcast featuring excerpts and discussions with the editors, providing additional context and insight into the creation of this significant work.

For more information or to purchase the audiobook, please visit QuakerBooks.org.