Black Against Empire: The History and Politics of the Black Panther Party | 
pickA decidedly even handed history of one of the most revolutionary moments in American history viewed through the lens of the Black Panther Party. The authors do a great job of shining a light on a group that is paradoxically widely remembered with a message and actions that are often forgotten.
pickThis book was amazing! There is so much history we were not taught in school. They want us to think that the fight to end racism ended after the civil rights movement but there was so much more! ✊
pickA little dense and academic at times but well worth it for all I learned. Fascinating, thought provoking, and often horrifying, this is a thorough and thoughtful examination of a chapter in American history that deserves more coverage.
So I‘ve only just started this book but I‘m so glad I went to the author event anyway! What an inspiring and informative discussion that really expanded my understanding on the issues. More eager than ever to keep reading. #OneCityOneBook #SanFranciscoReads #SocialJustice #WeNeedDiverseBooks #PublicLibrariesRock!
#SundayFunday Finally trying out my new tub. After 11 years with a crappy one I‘m in heaven. What‘s your Sunday treat? Post it with #SundayFunday and tag me so I can see!
“Negroes in Los Angeles never know where or at what hour may come blows from the guardians of the law who are supposed to protect them.” One activist recalled, “You just had to be black and moving to be shot by the police.” A lot of context here for the current struggle for social justice and #blacklivesmatter
All of this is so insane! And so, so broken 😞 This whole page is horrifying but especially “Young black men are 21 times more likely than young white men to be shot by police.”
Also picking up the #OneCityOneBook selection. Dunno if I can get through it by the event October 29 but it looks interesting. Any #SFLittens participating? Any one reading/read it?
Excited about today's #bookhaul! @bookshopsc
