Speak Lisa

Your organization stands to gain immense value by inviting Lisa McNair to speak to your groups about themes of tragedy, triumph, and unity. Lisa draws on the profound lessons she learned from the tragic loss of her sister, Denise, in the 1963 Church Bombing in Birmingham, AL. Growing up in a family of Civil Rights activists, she has a deep understanding of the importance of reconciliation and unity in the healing process. With a personal connection to this pivotal historical event, Lisa's message resonates strongly with diverse audiences, making her an exceptionally compelling and impactful speaker.

Through her authentic and impassioned storytelling, Lisa has the ability to inspire your team to reflect on the past, gain valuable insights, and actively work towards a more inclusive and just future. By inviting Lisa McNair to address your groups, you not only honor the memory of those who perished but also invest in a transformative experience that will leave a lasting impression on your organization.

Thank you for sharing hard things and being transparent. Your obedience to share reminded of James 5:16 which says Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. It was not your sin to confess but your willingness to express how this tragedy (this sin done to you) affected you and your family and even the choice to forgive was powerful and effective. This. This is how we heal our nation and our world. It’s in a sacred space of vulnerability (confession) that we find compassion and understanding. You my friend and sister model this so beautifully!—Monica Drake, Community Development Coordinator, Pinnacle Bank, A Tennessee Bank

February 26, 2024 To whom it may concern: I am delighted to write this letter of endorsement on behalf of Lisa McNair, author of Dear Denise and Civil Rights activist. Lisa has been a presenter in Messiah University’s Chapel program, a speaker for an on-campus dinner and a co-participant in the annual “Return to the Roots” civil rights tour in which Messiah participates. Lisa is a deeply committed Christian whose life experience informs her dedication to reconciliation. Hers is a message CCCU campus communities need to hear. Lisa’s presenting style is warm and engaging. She tells her story with honesty, compassion and with a bit of humor. She encourages her audience not to forget the pain of the past but to use those memories as motivation toward building God’s beloved Kingdom here on earth. In all of her interactions (formal and informal) she demonstrates empathy and skillful listening. Our campus community has asked that she be invited back for a third time! I strongly recommend that you consider inviting Lisa McNair to address your campus community. Please contact me if you have any questions.—Kim S. Phipps, President, Messiah University, Mechanicsburg, PA

"Here I thought I kinda knew you. But your book exposes your soul *and* your spirit. I am so enjoying it. Your disappointments have brought back memories of my disappointments. Similar experiences touch me in a major way. Dear Denise is a very important book. It's giving me insight into Black living that I've always wanted and never had. It helps me understand my Black friends better, and I appreciate that so much. Well, I'm not finished yet but I have already started telling total strangers as well as friends about your book. I tell them the truth: it is one of the most important books on race relations and the history of Birmingham that you can read. Each night after finishing a chapter I'm blown away. So, I'm helping you promote it. I also plan to give away some copies. I am so torn up by what your family has been through and yet totally inspired by your reaction to it. ❤️"—Jimsey

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