Civil Rights Activist & Public Theologian; Founder of SpiritHouse Project; SNCC Veteran
Ruby Sales Biography
Ruby Sales is a civil rights activist and public theologian whose work during the civil rights era established her as a prominent voice for justice and moral clarity. As founder of the SpiritHouse Project, Sales has focused her career on advancing social transformation through activism and training leaders to address white supremacy, patriarchy, and economic injustice. Her commentary, which combines personal experience with theological perspective, positions her as a speaker who encourages audiences to examine societal challenges and consider approaches to healing.
Sales's professional background includes early activism with the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, where she survived a shooting while registering voters. This experience reinforced her commitment to nonviolent resistance and spiritual resilience. Through the SpiritHouse Project, Sales leads initiatives that empower communities to address systemic violence and foster a sense of beloved community. Her appearances on platforms such as the "On Being" podcast, particularly in the episode "Where Does It Hurt?," highlight her ability to articulate complex social issues in ways that engage a broad audience.
Sales addresses personal and societal challenges, including violence and ongoing struggles against oppression, in her public work to motivate collective action. Her expertise in connecting spirituality with social justice makes her a compelling public speaker, encouraging audiences to move from reflection to action. Ongoing efforts through SpiritHouse maintain her role in discussions on equity and moral courage, underscoring her influence in leadership within the social justice and civil rights fields.
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Ruby Sales Videos
How we can start to heal the pain of racial division | Ruby Sales
"Where does it hurt?" It's a question that activist and educator Ruby Sales has traveled the US asking, looking deeply at the country's legacy of...
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