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Book

Rise up! : how you can join the fight against white supremacy

Call Number

  • 305.8 F5973.1 TEEN (CEN)

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Edition

First edition.

Publication Information

New York, NY : Henry Holt and Company, 2021.

Physical Description

xxvi, 230 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Audience

Ages 12+ Henry Holt and Company.

Summary

"An overview of the roots and legacies of racial bias and white supremacy in the United States."--

Fleming breaks down the origins of racial injustice and its continued impact today. She shares the knowledge and values that unite all antiracists: compassion, solidarity, respect, and courage in the face of adversity. -- adapted from jacket

Contents

  • Introduction
  • (Un)learning racism
  • What the heck is white supremacy?
  • Stealing America
  • Why slavery still matters
  • Second-class citizens
  • Crime and punishment
  • The images we see
  • Racism and antiracism in sports
  • How you can change the racial future.

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