Description
Book SynopsisFrom the coeditor of the best-selling
Four Hundred Souls, a galvanizing anthology for those seeking to build an inclusive democracy.
Trade Review"A dynamic chorus of voices leading the way in bolstering a true democracy." -- Kirkus Reviews
"The writers of
Wake Up America deliver a clear and compelling message: join with Black women in co-creating a multiracial democracy built on justice. This book is as urgent as it is imperative." -- Ibram X. Kendi, best-selling author of How to Be an Antiracist
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Wake Up America provides a perfect distillation of some of the most brilliant thinkers and leaders of our time. I highly recommend this volume of essays to anyone seeking to deepen their analysis of the issues and expand their notion of what’s possible." -- Bree Newsome Bass, award-winning artist, organizer, and activist
"This is an invaluable collection and an essential read for everyone committed to building a just and equal society." -- Angela Rye, award-winning commentator, host, and social justice advocate
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Wake Up America is a monumental achievement. Firmly rooted in the Black radical tradition, it brims with incisive political critique, ambitious freedom dreaming, and principled calls to action. Refusing false dichotomies between theory and practice, the contributors to this historic collection confront the most urgent and persistent issues facing Black women with critical analysis and actionable solutions." -- Marc Lamont Hill, coauthor of Seen and Unseen
"In this sage collection, Keisha N. Blain has brought together a vital and vibrant array of voices united by a singular concern: our future as a nation. For the past decade, Black women have quietly gone about the work of saving American democracy. It's way past time for these voices to be heard and heeded." -- Jelani Cobb, award-winning journalist and coeditor of The Matter of Black Lives
