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emilydittmar's review
3.0
As I'm reading and watching many things about voting rights, there was some repeat information for me. This is arranged chronological and read like textbook. It wasn't very exciting. However, the information in here is essential for all.
anakuroma's review
5.0
TW: racism, graphic discription of lynching, police brutality, mentions of racism slurs, blood, death, murder, classism
Another great dive into the untold histories of the United States, and the centuries of disenfranchisement that Black folk and other minorities have suffered and continue to fight.
Another great dive into the untold histories of the United States, and the centuries of disenfranchisement that Black folk and other minorities have suffered and continue to fight.
emordnilap's review
challenging
slow-paced
4.5
really good read
wish it came back to the concept of white rage more than it did(it focused more on inequality which like valid but i was interested in white rage)
wish it came back to the concept of white rage more than it did(it focused more on inequality which like valid but i was interested in white rage)
yallternativeaj's review
dark
informative
5.0
This book is jam packed with information and an understanding of part of Americas original sin. I am horrible at history, and this book is a great starting point. I can see myself reading this book again to refresh my brain. I plan to read the suggestions in the Further Reading.
andeez's review
5.0
This morning as I walked with my daughter she told me, "Mom - I'm so upset about racial injustice, my friends don't seem to care, and I just don't know what to do!" I responded, "We need to educate ourselves and we need to vote."
We Are Not Yet Equal is the young reader's edition of Anderson's "White Rage", honestly the perfect title for this book. From before Thomas Jefferson to after Trump's election, white supremacy winds its way into our everyday lives. I used to think racism was hidden and only recently rearing its ugly again again. But I'm wrong. Racism never stopped - I just wasn't paying attention.
This book is a timeline of racism in America. The word "slave" isn't used anymore, but that doesn't mean skin color isn't at the forefront of oppression. I wish I had a better answer for my daughter's question this morning. I wish I could tell her, "Do X, Y, and Z" and everything will be fine. Inequality and injustice make me sick for those experiencing it - so I will educate myself as much as I can in order to teach those in my care to do better. We Are Not Yet Equal is a helpful step for this process.
Reading level grades 6 and up. Interest level for mature middle schoolers and most high schoolers. Should be required reading before HS graduation, along with "Stamped" and "Just Mercy".
We Are Not Yet Equal is the young reader's edition of Anderson's "White Rage", honestly the perfect title for this book. From before Thomas Jefferson to after Trump's election, white supremacy winds its way into our everyday lives. I used to think racism was hidden and only recently rearing its ugly again again. But I'm wrong. Racism never stopped - I just wasn't paying attention.
This book is a timeline of racism in America. The word "slave" isn't used anymore, but that doesn't mean skin color isn't at the forefront of oppression. I wish I had a better answer for my daughter's question this morning. I wish I could tell her, "Do X, Y, and Z" and everything will be fine. Inequality and injustice make me sick for those experiencing it - so I will educate myself as much as I can in order to teach those in my care to do better. We Are Not Yet Equal is a helpful step for this process.
Reading level grades 6 and up. Interest level for mature middle schoolers and most high schoolers. Should be required reading before HS graduation, along with "Stamped" and "Just Mercy".
skrajewski's review against another edition
5.0
In high school, I was led to believe that progress, in regards to equality, was a constant upward progression. The reality is much different. For every bit of progress that was made, from the end of slavery to the election of Obama, new laws and policies were implemented to hinder that progress.
A powerful, informative read. The photos, resources, and citations Anderson included will lead readers to further information, if so desired. Anderson proves that America still has a long way to go in terms of equality.
A powerful, informative read. The photos, resources, and citations Anderson included will lead readers to further information, if so desired. Anderson proves that America still has a long way to go in terms of equality.