Shirley J. Adult Non-Fiction Explores racism and offers actions for change
How To Be An Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi 624 pages
Excellent book! Explains the history of racism, how people are often racist when they think they aren't (hint it is what you say and how you say it even if you try to frame it in liberal ideal terms), and how all races can be racist against other races, people or economic levels of folks within one's own race, or discriminating against gay people, so many types of racism out there and the author addresses all forms. He discusses Dr. King, Malcolm X, the killing of black people by police nationwide, the Black Lives Matter movement, and so much more. This book challenges the reader to take a soulful, reflective look at history, society and oneself. I recommend this book to mature middle schoolers on up.
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