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Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Ibram X. Kendi, Jason Reynolds
5 reviews
maple_dove's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
4.5
Does an excellent job at explaining some of the history of anti-Black racism, how it functions, why it's still here, and more.
But remember, this is not a history book.
But remember, this is not a history book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Racial slurs, Racism, Slavery, Religious bigotry, and Misogyny
Moderate: Police brutality
Minor: Rape
danajoy's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
5.0
This remixed version of Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America is really easily accessible and you can just tell it's perfectly tailored to its target audience of young people. There is a wonderful directness and wealth of knowledge provided in a very understandable way. It seems like the perfect starting point.
I do think it might be a touch too short. The audiobook was only 4 hours but I suppose that is putting the onus back on the reader to seek out more and further their antiracist education.
The music between each section wasn't really for me (mostly because I listen to all my audiobooks sped up) but I think it might be really helpful for some, more reluctant, readers.
As a non-American, this educated me on a lot of aspects of American history that I was aware of in concept more than practice. I was particularly struck by notable pop culture phenomenons being framed as they were throughout. I never realised the connections between them and perpetuating racist rhetoric.
The use of the three key terms, segregationist, assimilationist and anti-racist, were very clear and useful.
I do think it might be a touch too short. The audiobook was only 4 hours but I suppose that is putting the onus back on the reader to seek out more and further their antiracist education.
The music between each section wasn't really for me (mostly because I listen to all my audiobooks sped up) but I think it might be really helpful for some, more reluctant, readers.
As a non-American, this educated me on a lot of aspects of American history that I was aware of in concept more than practice. I was particularly struck by notable pop culture phenomenons being framed as they were throughout. I never realised the connections between them and perpetuating racist rhetoric.
The use of the three key terms, segregationist, assimilationist and anti-racist, were very clear and useful.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Rape, Police brutality, and Religious bigotry
lordefarquaad's review
medium-paced
4.0
I really liked it. The only reason I wouldn’t give it a 5 is because I felt like since the book was so short, a lot of info was kind of dumbed down. Still a great intro to antirscism for teens and young adults tho
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Racial slurs, and Murder
Moderate: Rape and Police brutality
hellscape_princess's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Xenophobia, Violence, Slavery, Sexism, Misogyny, Islamophobia, Hate crime, Homophobia, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Gun violence, Homophobia, Hate crime, and Police brutality
Minor: Rape, Homophobia, and Forced institutionalization
maddyhere's review
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
I loved the writing of this author. easy to read and understand.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Racial slurs
Moderate: Rape
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