On 24 November, Stephen held a book launch with members of the Diocese of London’s Racial Justice Priority Group in Parliament. Shades of Black by Dr Clifford Hill, Nigel Pocock and Pastor Alton Bell is aimed at raising awareness of colour consciousness, both within the Church and wider society.
At the event, the authors shared their experience in writing the book and hopes for what it will achieve. They explained how Shades of Black calls for recognition of the root of colour consciousness and its legacy today. They also discussed measures to tackle racial prejudice and discrimination today.
Shades of Black has been endorsed by church leaders and includes a foreword from Dr Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury.