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Stamped by Jason Reynolds, Ibram X. Kendi

Mariah Roze wrote: "Diversity topic/theme for August - free-for-all
Stamped by Jason Reynolds, Ibram X. Kendi"

Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi is a YA adaptation of the book Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America by Ibram X. Kendi

It's an accessible view of some of the historical events that influenced racist attitudes in the United States. I read it in 2020 for a Black Lives Matter themed challenge. It didn't cover as many events or time periods as I expected at the time, but it added a great deal to my understanding. I recommend it.

I also read How to Be an Antiracist by Kendi which was a much more personal and emotional read. It's largely about understanding the process of bias. When Kendi reveals his own biases, it helped me (as a white reader) to feel less defensive. Biases and stereotypes infect us all, even against our own kind. (For instance, many women hold stereotypical views of women in leadership roles.)