Stamped: Racism, Antiracism and You by Ibram X. Kendi & Jason Reynolds
This is NOT a history book. It says that right on the back cover. It IS a non fiction book about race and racism and how it has and still is a major part of ALL of our lives. It's not a complete history of racism, or events, it's a selection. From the inner cover blurb: "The construct of race has always been used to gain and keep power, to create dynamics that separate and silence. Racist ideas are woven into the fabric of this country, and the first step to building an antiracist America is acknowledging America's racist past and present. This book takes you on that journey, showing how racist ideas started and were spread, and how they can be discredited. Through a gripping, fast-paced and energizing narrative, Stamped shines a light on the many insidious forms of racist ideas- and on ways you can identify and stamp out racist thoughts, leading to a better future." The ALA says that this book is on the challenged and banned list because of author’s public s...