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State of emergency : how we win in the country we built

Mallory, Tamika D. (author.). Coleman, Ashley A., (author.). Davis, Angela Y. (Angela Yvonne), 1944- (writer of foreword.). Cardi B, 1992- (writer of foreword.).

A globally recognized civil rights activist presents an unwavering history of American systemic racism, a first-hand view of what makes for effective activism today, and a vision for lasting, positive change.

Book  - 2021
305.896073 Mal
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African Americans > Civil rights.
Racial justice > United States.
Racism > United States.
Racial profiling in law enforcement > United States.
United States > Race relations.
  • ISBN: 9781982173463
  • ISBN: 1982173467
  • Physical Description print
    xxvi, 239 pages ; 22 cm
  • Publisher New York : Black Privilege Publishing, Atria, 2021.

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Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-227) and index.
Formatted Contents Note: Section one. How we got here. Our moment ; Legacy of an activist ; Justice is not a comfortable fight ; The rules -- Section two. Where we are. The U.S. vs. Black America ; The roots of rebellion ; Say all their names ; No way out -- Section three. Where we're going. Defund the police ; Harnessing the power of our voice ; Other strategies for change ; Equal justice under the law ; Cannot stand ; Vote and build ; The fight is not yet won.