WHEN THEY CALL YOU A TERRORIST by Patrisse Khan-Cullors and asha bandele - CBS 8 "13 Books by Black Authors That Explore Race in America"

CBS 8 | July 11, 2020

“There has been a shift in America following the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. Their wrongful deaths, as well as those of many other Black lives, have sparked nationwide Black Lives Matter protests and demonstrations against systemic racism and police brutality, shining a light on racial injustice and oppression.

With more people having conversations about race, many are looking to works of literature to better help them understand the issues that Black people face in the United States. From powerful essays, personal stories, non-fiction accounts of mass incarceration and police violence, Black authors have shared their experiences through the written word. While all wide-ranging, they all have one thing in common, highlighting the perils of racism in the U.S.

Here is a collection of books by Black authors that explore race in America.”

When They Call You a Terrorist by Patrisse Khan-Cullors and asha bandele was included in this thought-provoking round-up. Follow the link above to read about the other books on this list.

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