robotswithpersonality's review
Incredible work.
Something of a mashup between activist art compilation piece and call to action via delivery of the facts.
Analysis of works of art, academia, history, as a way to push acknowledgement of pervasiveness of white supremacy, the harms of systemic racism, as a way to see those whose voices have too often been silenced, ignored, and how they are remembered through these forms.
Featuring collection of incredibly powerful poetry, stunning art by Black poets and artists.
Convinced me to request a collection of Lucille Clifton's poems from my library.
On a personal note: This book is understandably USA-focused, I need to do more investigating to find an equivalency for Canada. I've read some nonfiction regarding the many injustices indigenous populations face here, but not read into what the Black people (or other minority people of colour populations) of my country face, and though there may be similarities across the North American continent, it feels important to seek out specific voices and experiences.
Something of a mashup between activist art compilation piece and call to action via delivery of the facts.
Analysis of works of art, academia, history, as a way to push acknowledgement of pervasiveness of white supremacy, the harms of systemic racism, as a way to see those whose voices have too often been silenced, ignored, and how they are remembered through these forms.
Featuring collection of incredibly powerful poetry, stunning art by Black poets and artists.
Convinced me to request a collection of Lucille Clifton's poems from my library.
On a personal note: This book is understandably USA-focused, I need to do more investigating to find an equivalency for Canada. I've read some nonfiction regarding the many injustices indigenous populations face here, but not read into what the Black people (or other minority people of colour populations) of my country face, and though there may be similarities across the North American continent, it feels important to seek out specific voices and experiences.
c100's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
slow-paced
5.0
friendofdorothea's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
I got chills. A great reminder of how powerful art can be.
zackgraff's review
5.0
Alexander is poetic and cutting in this honest look at a generation growing up with a spotlight on the angst, atrocity, and outright racism aimed at black Americans.
This was a brutal and important read.
This was a brutal and important read.
pamiverson's review against another edition
5.0
A Black female poet/academic explores issues related to the vulnerability of young Black men in our country now. So much I don’t have to think about, but that I should think about: representation, expectations, presentation. Important to hold onto.
madelynelizondo's review
5.0
Poetry, art, essays, films, music videos, jazz, and monuments- Alexander includes all forms of art in her fervent reflection on black violence in the digital age.
A quick read for anyone looking for something short yet powerful.
A quick read for anyone looking for something short yet powerful.
sophiaroesler's review
informative
reflective
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Racial slurs, Police brutality, and Slavery