Race and Resistance in America: A Review of "Dispatches From The Race War"

In her powerful and eye-opening book, "Dispatches From The Race War," award-winning journalist Andrea Elliott paints a vivid and unflinching portrait of race and resistance in America. Through the stories of four young people of color, Elliott explores the complex and often contradictory ways that race shapes their lives, from the mundane to the life-altering.

Dispatches from the Race War (City Lights Open Media)

by Tim Wise

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1262 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	347 pages
X-Ray for textbooks	:	Enabled

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The book begins with the story of Rasheed, a 16-year-old black boy who was shot and killed by a white police officer in Ferguson, Missouri. Rasheed's death sparked a wave of protests and unrest in Ferguson and across the country, and Elliott's account of the events leading up to and following his death is both heartbreaking and infuriating. She vividly captures the sense of anger and frustration that many black Americans feel in the face of police brutality and racial profiling, and she does not shy away from the violence and destruction that often accompanies these protests.

Elliott also tells the stories of three other young people of color who are struggling to survive and thrive in a society that is often hostile to them. There is Ashley, a young black woman who is trying to raise her children in a crime-ridden neighborhood; Desmond, a young Latino man who is struggling to find a job and make ends meet; and Zora, a young Native American woman who is fighting for her tribe's land rights. Through their stories, Elliott shows the many ways that race can affect a person's life, from their education and employment opportunities to their health and safety.

"Dispatches From The Race War" is a powerful and important book that shines a light on the systemic racism that continues to plague our country. It is a story of pain and suffering, but it is also a story of hope and resilience. Elliott's writing is both beautiful and heartbreaking, and her book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the challenges facing America today.

Dispatches from the Race War (City Lights Open Media)

by Tim Wise

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1262 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	347 pages
X-Ray for textbooks	:	Enabled

FREE