JAMES GOLDBERG draws inspiration from his diverse cultural heritage and Jewish, European, and Punjabi ancestors. His personal essay, “Why I Hate White Jesus” won an honorable mention from the Eugene England Memorial Contest. He has worked with film studios and biblical artists with the aim of increasing diversity in LDS art. As a novelist, playwright, poet, essayist, and three-time winner of the Association of Mormon Letters (AML) award. Having founded a theater company, a literary contest, and a mentorship and publication program, James Goldberg has spent his life building and lifting communities.