Stay up : racism, resistance, and reclaiming Black freedom

Author

Khodi Dill

Call Number

• 305.896 D5781 TEEN (CEN, OSH)

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Publication Information

Toronto ; Berkeley : Annick Press, [2023]

Physical Description

vii, 287 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm

Summary

"An incisive, innovative, and inviting take on fighting oppression and fighting for racial justice. Racism is a real and present danger. But how can you fight it if you don't know how it works or where it comes from? Using a compelling mix of memoir, cultural criticism, and anti-oppressive theory, Khodi Dill breaks down how white supremacy functions in North America and gives readers tools to understand how racism impacts their lives. From dismantling internalized racism, decolonizing schools, joining social justice movements and more, Dill lays out paths to personal liberation and social transformation. Vibrant, dramatic collages by stylo starr complement Dill's propulsive voice. Fueled by joy and hope as much as by rage and sorrow, this groundbreaking book empowers racialized young people to be confident in their identities and embrace the fullness of their futures."--

Contents

• Section I: The know-up. The gut knows whussup ; Black ain't a color; it's a concept. Section II: Personal liberation. Don't be hatin' (yourself) ; How to show love, and rage, too ; Black like you. Section III: Social transformation. Make the old school new ; Pick your battles and your team
• Conclusion
• Epilogue
• Acknowledgments
• The unlearning library
• Sources
• Image credits
• index
• Creator bios.