Litsy

Allies: Real Talk about Showing Up, Screwing Up, and Trying Again | Dana Alison Levy, Shakirah Bourne

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Found in the YA section at my local library, even though this book is for YA, I knew I wanted to read it; there is always another voice I need to hear, another lens I need to look through. This book through story telling, aims to guide you through showing up and how to be better; everyone can benefit from reading it.

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Christine

See No Stranger: A Memoir and Manifesto of Revolutionary Love | Valarie Kaur

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One of the most meaningful, empowering, and visionary books I‘ve read in some time. It was in part a call to action re: 2016, so it‘s….super relevant. Valarie Kaur is an important voice for right now, and always. Looking forward to reading her recently published book soon (tagged in comment ⬇️).

Christine

Sage Warrior: Wake to Oneness, Practice Pleasure, Choose Courage, Become Victory

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LeaKell

My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies | Resmaa Menakem

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This book was an assignment in my Master‘s program, and I‘m grateful for it. May everyone who reads it have the opportunity to discuss and mull it over with trusted peers. This book has been in my heart and brain, now is the time to heal.

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ncsufoxes

How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi

I‘m finding strength in people that are prepared to fight (civil rights organizations, the ACLU, women‘s rights groups, etc). I‘m hoping that as a family we‘ll fair the storm but it‘s also scary. My husband is now a government contractor & he has funding for the next 4 years but no one in the government really knows what to prepare for right now. My oldest is a wildlife biologist major & he is fearful for his future, the environment. He said all

ncsufoxes His professors are wrecked & devastated. My 15 year old is Autistic, so I know that there will probably be cuts to everything for him. I also have a daughter that dreams of being an astronaut but I‘m scared for her as a female. I‘m sad & scared for so many other people & families that I know are facing much scarier possibilities right now. It‘s just sad & frustrating that we are at this point again. We know what to expect but we don‘t know what 3mo

ncsufoxes to expect from someone unchecked, unhinged, & vengeful. 3mo

AmyG These are very dark times here and throughout the world. I will never lose hope but I am very afraid. 3mo

dabbe We have to mourn, rage, mourn, rage .... and then regroup and fight the GOOD fight. It may be trite, but I love what Samwise Gamgee saysL “A new day will come, and when the sun shines, it'll shine out the clearer. I know now folks in those stories had lots of chances of turning back, only they didn't. They kept going because they were holding on to something. That there's some good in this world, Mr. Frodo, and it's worth fighting for.” 🤎🧡🧡 3mo

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BiblioBoyd

Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man | Emmanuel Acho

“White privilege is about the word white, not rich. It's having advantage built into your life. It's not saying your life hasn't been hard; it's saying your skin color hasn't contributed to the difficulty in your life.”

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BiblioBoyd

Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man | Emmanuel Acho

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An important read. Because being an Ally means more than just saying you support Black Lives. It means doing your homework and listening to the lived experience of those you support.

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giulia.mosna

How to Be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi

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5/5 ⭐
It had more autobiographical content than I expected, but it was useful to understand and contextualize the concepts that were explained.
I learned a lot and I need to keep on learning. I think this is one of those books everyone should read.

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