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kellylynnthomas's review
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
This is an accessible and concise book about white supremacy in America. The first two thirds of this book do an excellent job of clearly connecting the problems facing modern Black Americans to this country's historical treatment of them. The final third gets a little more self-helpy by offering up advice in key areas of life, and ends with clear calls to action for both Black and white people to work towards the end of white supremacy.
bibliogeekgirl's review
4.0
A short great read. Discusses the inequities in our society for Black people. If nothing else, you should read the final chapter "Hope Looks Like the Future" for actions that can be taken to reach a better society for us all.
dreaming_ace's review
5.0
What stood out to me was the focus on the economic side of systemic racism throughout history. While many other books have focused on say the racism within the criminal justice system fewer tackle the economic side of racism.
It is also important to recognize that the audience for this book is the black community so if like me you are white come to the information with an open mind and open heart. Some of this is not directed at us but we can gain wisdom from it all.
It is also important to recognize that the audience for this book is the black community so if like me you are white come to the information with an open mind and open heart. Some of this is not directed at us but we can gain wisdom from it all.
jazzreads32's review
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reflective
tense
medium-paced
4.0
This book was really powerful because everything she say in this book I felt at one point in my life. I watch the video she went viral on and showed my mother who felt what Kimberly Jone was saying about the monopoly reference in the video. I agree with everything she said about the black community and some of the things we need to do as a community to grow. I love the fact that she gives out some strategies with can do in the community that will help us give the next generation how for some major change. This book challenged my way of thinking about the respectability policies and how I play a role in upholding that type of behavior. I will be working on breaking that way of thinking because this book pushed me to think. About why do I feel the need to subscribe to this type of mindset when it comes to my oppressor. I really appreciate the fact that she made references to different services in the community that we can go to for additional help. I like the fact that this book talked about the school system and how black history was not properly taught in schools. I love the fact that she talks about family
avocaho's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Kimberly Jones is such an inspiring voice. This book is a powerful deep dive into systemic barriers to true equality and what equitable systems can be implemented to uplift communities of color.