Overview
Celebrate resistance and spark change! Discover the powerful words of anti-racism activists in this vibrant, resonant collection of quotes that centers previously unheard voices while also paying tribute to those who came before. More than 100 incisive, thought-provoking passages will enlighten and inspire in this must-have collection for everyone who cares about promoting racial equity. Over 100 insightful passages from anti-racist leaders, both past and present-including Ibram X. Kendi, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Audre Lorde, and Malcolm X-presented by the author of How We Fight White Supremacy. Celebrate resistance and spark change with this ""powerful collection"" of inspirational quotes for allies and activists dedicated to promoting racial equity (Ms. Magazine). This collection of stirring quotes from anti-racist activists is a call to action and a blast of truth. In these pages readers will find understanding and inspiration to end racial injustice. Journalist and activist Kenrya Rankin's powerful introduction explains how systemic racism poisons the atmosphere for everyone, while her selection of vibrant quotes illuminates and honors the work of anti-racist leaders past and present. Beautifully presented quotes and capsule biographies of the activists make this book a perfect gift or resource for students, educators, librarians, advocates, and allies who seek social justice and promote anti-racism. Voices include- . Jason Reynolds .Ibram X. Kendi .Adrienne Maree Brown .Roxane Gay .Ta-Nehisi Coates .Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez .Robin DiAngelo .Darnell Moore .Lizzo .Audre Lorde .Malcolm X . and many more! Now more than ever, the fight for racial justice requires all of us to participate, not just during Black History Month-but every day of the year. Partial proceeds to benefit The Movement for Black Lives Fund.
Full Product Details
Author: Kenrya Rankin
Publisher: Blue Star Press
Imprint: Sasquatch Books
Weight: 0.567kg
ISBN: 9781632173409
ISBN 10: 1632173409
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 23 July 2020
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Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Reviews
From activist and author of How We Fight White Supremacy comes this slim yet powerful collection of quotes from over 100 imperative voices in the anti-racism movement...get yours to take a break, rejuvenate, refresh and get back into the fray. --Ms. Magazine
Author Information
Kenrya Rankinis an award-winning author, journalist, editor, speaker, and on-air talent who creates dynamic, high-impact content that amplifies the lived experiences, advocacy and work of people of color and shifts the narrative around who deserves liberation, justice, joy, and dignity in America. Kenrya's insight has been tapped by leading media outlets such as theNew York Times, theHuffington Post, and ThinkProgress. A 20-year veteran in the editorial space, she is Principal at editorial consultancyPerfectly Said Studio, Executive Producer and Co-host ofThe Turn Onpodcast and author of five books, includingHow We Fight White Supremacy- A Field Guide to Black Resistance.Kenrya earned her undergraduate degree in journalism from Howard University and her master's degree in publishing from New York University. She is a from Cleveland, Ohio, and currently lives in the Washington, D.C. area with her brilliant artist daughter.
