Sonja Cherry-Paul

This is not a history book. This is a book about the here and now. It is a book to help us better understand exactly why we are where we are, and a book about race. The construct of race has always been used to gain and keep power, creating dynamics that separate and silence people. In this remarkable reimagining of a National Book Award-winning masterpiece, you will go on a fast-paced journey from the past to the present. You will discover the insidious history of racist ideas in America, why we feel the way we feel, and why the poison of racism still lingers today. But more importantly, this empowering narrative proves that while racist ideas are easy to fabricate, they can also be discredited. Learn how to identify and stamp out racist thoughts in your daily life and find hope for a truly antiracist future.