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Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America by Ibram X. Kendi
5.0
This was an incredibly educational book that opened my eyes to a lot of misinformation that has been accepted as fact throughout history as well as in present-day society.
While I normally fly through books, I slowed down and took my time with this one. It was a little dry and read like more of a history text at times, but presented so much information (and the factual evidence to back up the claims). I actually didn't mind the way it was presented, and wound up appreciating the thorough and methodical way that everything was laid out.
Starting from the earliest days of the slave trade, and very gradually working its way up to current events, Ibram X. Kendi educates his readers on the complex interplay of moral, religious, economic, social, and political factors and justifications that come together when discussing slavery, race, and discrimination.
A lot of the information presented was new to me. I had already realized prior to picking up this book that my education skipped over a lot of Black history, but I had no idea how much was glossed over. This was an important read for me, and while it wasn't easy, it was definitely worth the effort. It's important for all of us to make the effort to educate ourselves, especially since our schools aren't doing it, and put in the work to fight racism.
While I normally fly through books, I slowed down and took my time with this one. It was a little dry and read like more of a history text at times, but presented so much information (and the factual evidence to back up the claims). I actually didn't mind the way it was presented, and wound up appreciating the thorough and methodical way that everything was laid out.
Starting from the earliest days of the slave trade, and very gradually working its way up to current events, Ibram X. Kendi educates his readers on the complex interplay of moral, religious, economic, social, and political factors and justifications that come together when discussing slavery, race, and discrimination.
A lot of the information presented was new to me. I had already realized prior to picking up this book that my education skipped over a lot of Black history, but I had no idea how much was glossed over. This was an important read for me, and while it wasn't easy, it was definitely worth the effort. It's important for all of us to make the effort to educate ourselves, especially since our schools aren't doing it, and put in the work to fight racism.