The Hate U Give is about Starr, a high school student living in a poverty-stricken neighborhood but who is one of two black students at a nearby private school. Because this is a book that offers a glimpse into a world many white Americans have not experienced, and it’s high-time we did. I don’t have the answers and, frankly, am not in a position to dispense advice on how to combat racism, but I do think that books like The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas demand to be read. Which is why we need to acknowledge it, reckon with our own roles in the system, change our behaviors, and speak out. We do not live in a post-racial America, and a quick glance at the world around us gives us all the proof we need. We live in a country that systematically condones and crafts policies that harm people of color, specifically the black community. For years we lived in a country where it was easier to sweep everyday racism and micro aggressions under the rug, giving the glossy veneer of a more accepting society.īut those of us who pay attention know the truth: we live in a country where white supremacists take to the streets without compunction and the news is riddled with police shootings of unarmed black Americans. I often hear that we live in a post-racial America, that we have come a long way, and that progress has been made. Buy the book: Amazon/Audible (this post includes affiliate links)
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