Nobody
by Marc Lamont Hill
Marc Lamont Hill’s book Nobody
captures the most recent tragedies from Ferguson to Flint, from Eric Garner to
Trayvon Martin, and the long list continues.
Lamont Hill not only provides the historical context of each case, but
he also looks deep into the decades of how these issues have recently been catapulted
into our society today. White
aggression, decades of poverty, laws that harm the poor and those who have
limited resources to education - these are just some of the concerns discussed. His
research is spot-on with a long section of notes that support all of his
points. This is an essential read for
anyone who questions why America is divided racially. It is not a geographical issue within the US,
i.e., South or North, but it permeates all areas of our country. It is a hard book to read because of the
realities of our society. Every time one
thinks that the killings can’t be more atrocious, the next one happens. Young black boys carrying skittles and an
Arizona Ice Tea or a man who is choked by the police screaming “I can’t
breathe”…what is this world coming to?
When we can’t see the individual, when we are blinded by skin
color? We need to move from dialogue to
action. If this book doesn’t move you, I’m
not sure anything will! Thanks for the
recommendation. A compelling call to
action with in-depth reasons why…
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