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A review by laylacarstairs
Black Skinhead: Reflections on Blackness and Our Political Future by Brandi Collins-Dexter
4.0
4/5 stars
“When I talk to middle-class Black people and ask them where things for gone wrong for Black people, the number one answer I constantly hear integration. I hear it so often, I don't even get surprised by it anymore. They (well me, too) are out here living like T'Challa, impervious to the nation of Killmongers being created through economic starvation, unaware of the growing economic divides in the Black community and the people—and shared culture—now left behind. If Black culture is only the realm of the elite, how do we survive that?”
Thank you to Celadon Books for sending me a review copy!
I am not one to often read non-fiction books but I had to read a book about American Politics for school so I thought why not choose one I already owned. This book surprised me- I learned so much about Black Americans and their journeys in improving life for their community. As someone who is left-leaning politically, it was interesting to read about the different avenues pursued by Black Americans to achieve growth for their community. I read about Black Republicans, Black Democrats, and even Black voters who abstained from the vote to protest the lack of change for the community. This book opened my eyes to the way the Democratic party takes advantage of the Black American votership and how their needs have yet to be satisfied. A really eye-opening book, told in the form of essays that captivated my attention and had me wanting to learn more. I definitely would recommend this book, it teaches you a lot!
“When I talk to middle-class Black people and ask them where things for gone wrong for Black people, the number one answer I constantly hear integration. I hear it so often, I don't even get surprised by it anymore. They (well me, too) are out here living like T'Challa, impervious to the nation of Killmongers being created through economic starvation, unaware of the growing economic divides in the Black community and the people—and shared culture—now left behind. If Black culture is only the realm of the elite, how do we survive that?”
Thank you to Celadon Books for sending me a review copy!
I am not one to often read non-fiction books but I had to read a book about American Politics for school so I thought why not choose one I already owned. This book surprised me- I learned so much about Black Americans and their journeys in improving life for their community. As someone who is left-leaning politically, it was interesting to read about the different avenues pursued by Black Americans to achieve growth for their community. I read about Black Republicans, Black Democrats, and even Black voters who abstained from the vote to protest the lack of change for the community. This book opened my eyes to the way the Democratic party takes advantage of the Black American votership and how their needs have yet to be satisfied. A really eye-opening book, told in the form of essays that captivated my attention and had me wanting to learn more. I definitely would recommend this book, it teaches you a lot!