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This Is Why I Resist

Don't Define My Black Identity

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This Is Why I Resist

By: Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu
Narrated by: Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu
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This book is the hard conversation we must have.

In 2020 we have seen clearer than ever that Black people are still fighting for the right to be judged by the content of their character and not the colour of their skin. In the words of the author, 'there is no freedom without rights and no rights without the freedom to exercise those rights.'

This book demands change, because Black people are done waiting. 

In This Is Why I Resist activist and political commentator, Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu digs down into the deep roots of racism and anti-blackness in the UK and the US. Using real life examples from the modern day, Dr Shola shows us the different forms racism takes in our day-to-day lives and asks us to raise our voice to end the oppression. She delves into subjects not often explored such as racial gatekeepers, white ingratitude, performative allyship (those black squares on Instagram), current identity politics and abuse of the Black trans community. 

Where other books take White people by the hand to help them negotiate issues of race, This Is Why I Resist offers no sugar-coated comfort, instead it challenges and asks when white will people progress on race inclusion. Black lives matter, and change is now. 

It's time for a conscious revolution.

©2021 Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu (P)2021 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
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I am a black women who have experienced racism and this book is a powerful reminder why we (society) must not stay complacent in regards to systemic racism especially in Education. When we know better we do better. It has educated me out of my ignorance when it comes to explaining racism to white people. I've always wondered why as a black person I had to teach white people (sometimes friends) when they used racial terms as a joke; why it's not funny. Now I know, it is up to them to go educate themselves out of their ignorance. I am tired!

Incredible! What a powerful book read with such passion and conviction by the author

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This book is excellent! I cannot even begin to imagine how many hours went into producing such a detailed and carefully thought of piece of work. A lot of research has been put into this. I highly recommend it!

A must read for people of all colours and creeds

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Powerful and eloquent - this is an absolute game changer in terms of understanding racism and so important for everyone to read.

Incredible-a must read

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Very informative, clear and helpful to all people especially those who do not understand what black folk are on about.

Very passionate and encouraging to all BLM supporters as they are very clear examples of current and past issues on the subject.

l would encourage anyone to listen and learn or rather educate themselves.

Amen

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Comprehensive with big picture ideas, details and actionable demands. Read it and sow some seeds

Get mal-adjusted; no seriously - read this!

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