What would happen if people started moving beyond the conversation and
took action to combat racism?
We are in an era where many Americans express the sentiment, "I thought
we were past that," when a public demonstration of racism comes across
their radar. Long before violence committed by police was routinely
displayed on jumbotrons publicizing viral executions, the Black
community has continually tasted the blood from having police boots in
their mouths, ribs, and necks. The widespread circulation of racial
injustices is the barefaced truth hunting us down, forcing us to
confront the harsh reality--we haven't made nearly as much racial
progress as we thought.
The Antiracist: How to Start the Conversation about Race and Take
Action will compel readers to focus on the degree in which they have
previously, or are currently, contributing to the racial inequalities in
this country (knowingly or unknowingly), and ways they can become
stronger in their activism.
The Antiracist is an explosive indictment on injustice, highlighted by
Kondwani Fidel, a rising young literary talent, who offers a glimpse
into not only the survival required of one born in a city like
Baltimore, but how we can move forward to tackle violent murders, police
brutality, and poverty.
Throughout it all, he pursued his Master of Fine Arts in Creative
Writing & Publishing Arts from the University of Baltimore, while being
deeply immersed in his community--helping combat racism in schools by
getting students to understand the importance of literacy and critical
thinking. With his gift for storytelling, he measures the pulse of
injustice, which is the heartbeat of this country.
