Jemar Tisby is an American historian, writer, and speaker who focuses on issues of race and religion in America. He was born in 1982 in Chicago, Illinois. Tisby is perhaps best known for his book "The Color of Compromise: The Truth About the American Church's Complicity in Racism," which examines the role of Christianity in American history and the ways in which the church has perpetuated systemic racism. The book was widely praised for its insights into the intersection of religion and race in America and was a New York Times bestseller. In addition to his writing, Tisby is a sought-after speaker and commentator on issues of race and faith. He has appeared on numerous television and radio programs, including MSNBC, CNN, and NPR, and has been featured in several national publications, including The New York Times and The Washington Post. Tisby is also the co-founder and president of The Witness: A Black Christian Collective, a non-profit organization that seeks to promote the voices of black Christians and address issues of racial justice within the church. He currently resides in Jackson, Mississippi, and is a Ph.D. candidate in history at the University of Mississippi.