Stay Woke, Candis Watts Smith
Stay Woke, Candis Watts Smith
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Stay Woke
A People's Guide to Making All Black Lives Matter

Author: Candis Watts Smith, Tehama Lopez Bunyasi

Narrator: Machelle Williams

Unabridged: 6 hr 56 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 03/23/2021

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

When #BlackLivesMatter went viral in 2013, it shed a light on the urgent, daily struggles of black Americans to combat racial injustice. The message resonated with millions across the country. Yet many of our political, social, and economic institutions are still embedded with racist policies and practices that devalue black lives. Stay Woke directly addresses these stark injustices and builds on the lessons of racial inequality and intersectionality the Black Lives Matter movement has challenged its fellow citizens to learn.

In this essential primer, Tehama Lopez Bunyasi and Candis Watts Smith inspire readers to address the pressing issues of racial inequality, and provide a basic toolkit that will equip readers to become knowledgeable participants in public debate, activism, and politics.

This book offers a clear vision of a racially just society, and shows just how far we still need to go to achieve this reality. From activists to students to the average citizen, Stay Woke empowers all readers to work toward a better future for black Americans.

About Candis Watts Smith

Candis Watts Smith is associate professor of political science and African American studies at Penn State University. She received her PhD from Duke University and was awarded the 2013 Best Dissertation Award from the Race, Ethnicity, and Politics Section of the American Political Science Association.


Reviews

Goodreads review by David

Pretty good book, would be great for the YA audience. A little jargon-y at times, but one of the better "don't be a racist" books to come out in recent years.......more

Goodreads review by Hope

This book is like Black Lives Matter 101. It traces the movement, the organization, the goals, the reasons it exists. Filled with vocabulary and resources, it's a great starter book in understanding why Black Lives Matter is needed.......more

Goodreads review by Shari

Powerful book about racism and how it works. This should be required reading in college courses. The authors give you a lot to think about.......more

Goodreads review by Jenna

This book provides an excellent overview of racism and antiracism that's grounded in history and social science research. It's written in an accessible way and contains practical suggestions for how to incorporate and sustain antiracist practices in your everyday life. I spoke with Tehama and Candis......more