5.0

A crucial read for all non-black Canadians. Attentively and expertly written, Maynard pays equal attention to both quantitative data/statistics as well as the lived experiences of black folks to document the reality of anti- black state violence in Canada. Emotionally charged and meticulously referenced, even if you are not one for non-fiction this accessible piece of work will leave you utterly gripped. Her critical race and feminist intersectional framework is especially appreciated for illuminating the multiple forms of oppression that work to mutually reinforce one another. In a society that claims to be post-racial and multicultural, this book is so important to explain exactly how racism and compounding systems of oppression touch down to shape the lives of black peoples in Canada.