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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
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Summary

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
Freedom & Security Politics & Government Racism & Discrimination Social Sciences Discrimination Social justice Thought-Provoking
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Just finished listening to the audio book. The book is insightful and informative. Beautifully written and has true heart. For employers and employees alike this is something that you need to read/listen to take the teachable moments and embed them not only in the businesses, but in the individuals that work in them. Saying that this is a book for every single person who wants to learn and embrace. Off for my 2nd listen to make notes to embed both in my life and in my practice. Beautifully read as well.

Great Listening With Many Teachable Moments

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Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu talks about racism as it is and does not hold back. Excellent Read!

Absolutely Captivating

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This book will infill you with the knowledge kept away from us about black people and slavery. Highly recommended book.

Excellent book

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Loved this book, personal and thought provoking will definitely be revisiting some of the points made.Thank you Dr Shola for shar ING.

I understand why I resist...

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A good book that offers the listener an insightful, thought provoking examination into how racial justice can shape our minds and world.

One of the UK’s best voices for racial justice!

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