Dear White Woman, Dear Black Woman

A powerful tapestry of letters between Black and White women, interwoven with stories of pain, forgiveness, and the transformative power of compassion. This collection aims to bridge the divide between women and start the healing of a nation's soul. In the summer of 2020, Bonita T. Hampton Smith's life was upended. Like millions around the world watching the brutal killing of George Floyd unfold, Smith watched in horror as Floyd took his final breath. In the years following that injustice, Dear White Woman, Dear Black Woman: A Tapestry of Letters for Hope and Healing was borne. Inspired by Coretta Scott King's words, "Women, if the soul of a nation is to be saved, I believe that you must become its soul," and recognizing women's unique ability to change the trajectory of our nation, Smith invited White women to write letters to Black women, and Black women to write letters to White women. Through these heartfelt letters, women of diverse backgrounds share raw stories mixed with pain and love. Dear White Woman, Dear Black Woman is a powerful collection that candidly unpacks difficult topics around inequality, privilege, and resentment. Through these heartfelt letters, we discover that the journey toward innerstanding and unity starts with honest dialogue - even when it's uncomfortable.