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Justice : A BLM NOVELLA
What would you do if you were caught in a web of racism and injustice? Justice is a young black male, who isn’t afraid of speaking his mind. Being valedictorian at a predominately white school, he makes it his job to bring awareness to racial injustice and discrimination. Getting accepted into Urban Minds University, he is excited to begin his first year in pre-law. But his dreams are tragically cut short, one fateful night. With his family heartbroken, Jabari vows to follow in his brother's footsteps, fighting to get justice for his brother. The community is in an uproar and hearts are broken when they learn the tragic news. When the scales of the law are tipped, will fate lie in the hands of the criminal justice system or someone else?
170 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 2, 2024
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Shaquoya Johnson
13 books67 followersShaquoya is a new and upcoming urban fiction author. Born and raised in Syracuse NY, she received her Bachelor's degree in psychology from SUNY Empire State College. Shaquoya found a love of reading and writing at a young age. But it wasn't until she was in a domestic violence marriage that she indulged deeper into the urban fiction literary world. Through her love of reading she developed the craft of writing her first novel A Fool For You (Loosely based on a true story). She is an indie author, a mother of two beautiful girls, and a serial entrepreneur. Shaquoya has recently published her 9th novel, Twelve Days Of Christmas With My Ex & Have Since Released Her First Coloring Book For Children. Shaquoya is currently working on her next novel Lux & Luscious: A Toxic Love Affair. Shaquoya's main goal is to grab her reader's attention, giving them a visual into her world of raw, and uncut drama that will have them wanting more.
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December 5, 2024An eye for an eye 😏
September 7, 2024
Absolutely Amazing
I’ve been busy with work so it took me a little longer to finish this book. But listen here. If you haven’t read this yet. You need to download this now. The trauma in these pages are like no other feeling. I laughed, cried and wanted to tear something up so bad. The author reels you in with a captivating story that’s prevalent to racism that’s happening to this very day. Growing up in society, it’s very easy to be a victim to these types of things. We need to take heed and speak more about things like this. The author was very smart with relaying the message. I love how she connects to the readers in different ways. With each story she gets better and better. I felt she was wrote this story for all of the families who are fighting everyday to get Justice for their loved ones. It makes me wonder how many people are still fighting for Justice to be served for their loved ones. Bravo to this amazing and wonderful read. I rate this 10/10 & would highly recommend this. Thank you for another amazing story.
I’ve been busy with work so it took me a little longer to finish this book. But listen here. If you haven’t read this yet. You need to download this now. The trauma in these pages are like no other feeling. I laughed, cried and wanted to tear something up so bad. The author reels you in with a captivating story that’s prevalent to racism that’s happening to this very day. Growing up in society, it’s very easy to be a victim to these types of things. We need to take heed and speak more about things like this. The author was very smart with relaying the message. I love how she connects to the readers in different ways. With each story she gets better and better. I felt she was wrote this story for all of the families who are fighting everyday to get Justice for their loved ones. It makes me wonder how many people are still fighting for Justice to be served for their loved ones. Bravo to this amazing and wonderful read. I rate this 10/10 & would highly recommend this. Thank you for another amazing story.
March 2, 2026
🔥😭🔥😭🔥😭
This book had me in tears. It brought by so many memories of recent police brutality. “By any means necessary,” was what we were taught by Malcolm X and Jabari did just that. When justice failed, Jabari took matters into his own hands. Sometimes you got to show them who they messing with.
Justice and Jabari’s mother was pathetic. Her lies and secrets contributed to the events of the night. The audacity of her to blame Jabari without accountability. Her grief got the best of her.
Their father, omg. During that time, how could he date Rachel and not know who she was or her last name. That’s ridiculous. Although I was shocked about their parents, I wasn’t surprised about the outcome.
This book had me in tears. It brought by so many memories of recent police brutality. “By any means necessary,” was what we were taught by Malcolm X and Jabari did just that. When justice failed, Jabari took matters into his own hands. Sometimes you got to show them who they messing with.
Justice and Jabari’s mother was pathetic. Her lies and secrets contributed to the events of the night. The audacity of her to blame Jabari without accountability. Her grief got the best of her.
Their father, omg. During that time, how could he date Rachel and not know who she was or her last name. That’s ridiculous. Although I was shocked about their parents, I wasn’t surprised about the outcome.
October 23, 2024
eye for an eye
This book but me in my feelings in such a raw and uncut way I just had to go hug my son for a while. Some parts of the book was very cringy and seemed a bit outdated with the blatant racism, it was still a very good read. A call to action of sorts, I love how not only it tells the story like people actually experience it , but also gives solutions and a bit of happy / realistic ending.
This book but me in my feelings in such a raw and uncut way I just had to go hug my son for a while. Some parts of the book was very cringy and seemed a bit outdated with the blatant racism, it was still a very good read. A call to action of sorts, I love how not only it tells the story like people actually experience it , but also gives solutions and a bit of happy / realistic ending.
August 14, 2024
I enjoyed this read tremendously. Justice had a bright future ahead of him and it was taken away because of racism! This took me back to the George Floyd case! I was stunned they found him not guilty, but not surprised! In the end he got his karma! Too bad the dad was killed. Jabari lost his whole family besides his uncle. What a tragedy! The justice system really sucks sometimes!!
September 29, 2024
wow
The story was very realistic and even though it was triggering, I enjoyed it! I enjoyed the dual perspectives being told from both brothers and even though it was quick, there were so many jaw dropping moments!
The story was very realistic and even though it was triggering, I enjoyed it! I enjoyed the dual perspectives being told from both brothers and even though it was quick, there were so many jaw dropping moments!
December 31, 2024
Justice
As a mother of a black man. I taught him to do the same as Justice was taught. It's a shame that our fear outweighs our protection. This was an amazing book. Keep up the good work.
As a mother of a black man. I taught him to do the same as Justice was taught. It's a shame that our fear outweighs our protection. This was an amazing book. Keep up the good work.
June 24, 2025
MUST READ FOR ALL
This story really touched me. I smiled. I laughed. I shed tears. Shaquoya Johnson really portrayed the issue we are all aware of in a way that motivates while also being thought provoking.
This story really touched me. I smiled. I laughed. I shed tears. Shaquoya Johnson really portrayed the issue we are all aware of in a way that motivates while also being thought provoking.
August 13, 2024
Wow
This was a great and quick read it had me on an emotional roller coaster I cried I got angry I was sad I thoroughly enjoyed every word it kinda hit home with Wyatt going on in the world bravo sis bravo you did this
This was a great and quick read it had me on an emotional roller coaster I cried I got angry I was sad I thoroughly enjoyed every word it kinda hit home with Wyatt going on in the world bravo sis bravo you did this
September 17, 2024
dope book
Yes honey 🍯 i freaky love it so much and i got you on that and yes four amazing at what you do love keep on shining only way up is the top you got this keep on living out your dream and keep on doing your thing wit the pen 🖊️
Yes honey 🍯 i freaky love it so much and i got you on that and yes four amazing at what you do love keep on shining only way up is the top you got this keep on living out your dream and keep on doing your thing wit the pen 🖊️
October 22, 2024
This was an excellent read. The depiction of the struggle for justice in this world is beyond words. Highly recommend.
July 23, 2025
This book read fast.It was an emotional rollercoaster. This was my first read by this author.
March 21, 2026
This book was really good. it will have you all in your feeling. very well written.
August 10, 2024
we deserve justice
It’s rare that you see justice served when it comes to police brutality. Families and friends don’t often to get see their loved ones get an outcome that honors their lives by giving the one responsible a guilty verdict. Even then there is still a piece that is forever taken away. A life and dreams that will never be fulfilled. But loved ones will honor the memory and hopefully end this cycle
It’s rare that you see justice served when it comes to police brutality. Families and friends don’t often to get see their loved ones get an outcome that honors their lives by giving the one responsible a guilty verdict. Even then there is still a piece that is forever taken away. A life and dreams that will never be fulfilled. But loved ones will honor the memory and hopefully end this cycle
December 28, 2024
Justice for Justice
Another story where Karma wins. How he going to throw his deceased partner under the bus then hide behind his Mother ending her life. People are scandalous.
Another story where Karma wins. How he going to throw his deceased partner under the bus then hide behind his Mother ending her life. People are scandalous.
August 10, 2024
Justice for Justice
This is an exceptional work of literary art. The characters, the plot, the whole essence of this novella scream Justice.
I laughed, cried, got nervous, wanted to fight. I thank you for sharing your gift 🎁 ♥️
This is an exceptional work of literary art. The characters, the plot, the whole essence of this novella scream Justice.
I laughed, cried, got nervous, wanted to fight. I thank you for sharing your gift 🎁 ♥️
August 29, 2024
Justice is not always served in the court system
This story was good. It was a quick but emotional read. The story is well-written, has interesting characters, touches on different aspects of black living, and even causes characters to look at their lives. The only reason I did not give this story a five star is that it needs a bit of editing to read smoothly.
Justice Brown, a black 15 year old, was an exceptionally gifted student. He had already been accepted into university to start his law degree. Then, one night, he loses everything because of racism and the cop involved was found not guilty.
Justice's brother, Jabari, knew he had to avenge his death and make him proud. Jabari, sets about completing this throughout the rest of the novella.
This story was good. It was a quick but emotional read. The story is well-written, has interesting characters, touches on different aspects of black living, and even causes characters to look at their lives. The only reason I did not give this story a five star is that it needs a bit of editing to read smoothly.
Justice Brown, a black 15 year old, was an exceptionally gifted student. He had already been accepted into university to start his law degree. Then, one night, he loses everything because of racism and the cop involved was found not guilty.
Justice's brother, Jabari, knew he had to avenge his death and make him proud. Jabari, sets about completing this throughout the rest of the novella.
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