I Used to Be Pro-Black

I Used to Be Pro-Black: From Ethnic-Solidarity to Pro-Humanity (When the Spirit Moves Beyond Race) explores the transformative journey from racial allegiance to a faith-centered, universal understanding of humanity. Dr. Elizabeth Marie Woods reflects on her personal evolution, moving from a perspective rooted in ethno-solidarity to one guided by spiritual truth and divine love that transcends race.

Through candid narrative, historical analysis, and biblical insight, the book examines how racial identity has been manipulated socially and politically to divide communities, sustain systemic oppression, and serve economic interests. Dr. Woods highlights the complexities of colorism, social contracts, and cultural expectation, drawing on personal experiences such as navigating the “brown paper bag test” and societal assumptions tied to skin tone.

Interwoven with Scripture, the work challenges readers to see beyond the constraints of racial identity, recognizing that all humanity was created in God’s image-male and female-and that true worship and unity are rooted in spirit and truth. By addressing issues of ancestry, historical erasure, and social constructs, the book provides a framework for reconciliation, spiritual awakening, and embracing a pro-humanity mindset that honors both God and the dignity of every person.