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A review by amibunk
Well, That Escalated Quickly: Memoirs and Mistakes of an Accidental Activist by Franchesca Ramsey
3.0
As I try to bridge the gap from being not racist to becoming anti racist, I made the goal to read more books by people of color. This book was recommended to me and it was in stock at the library so I took it for a sign to start it.
First impression is that I would have enjoyed this book even more if I had been familiar with the author beforehand. Or if I was more into social networks like Tumblr or YouTube. Or if I had any sort of technological moxie.
Secondly, I didn’t realize that it was such a journey for a Black person to become an activist. I ridiculously assumed that because of the systemic racism in society this just automatically happened in elementary school or something for people of color.. Which is absurd and I am grateful to know better now.
My final thought is that Franchesca Ramsey is a fresh breath of air in her openness and willingness to admit mistakes and ignorance in her journey for social justice. I very much want to follow her example.
First impression is that I would have enjoyed this book even more if I had been familiar with the author beforehand. Or if I was more into social networks like Tumblr or YouTube. Or if I had any sort of technological moxie.
Secondly, I didn’t realize that it was such a journey for a Black person to become an activist. I ridiculously assumed that because of the systemic racism in society this just automatically happened in elementary school or something for people of color.. Which is absurd and I am grateful to know better now.
My final thought is that Franchesca Ramsey is a fresh breath of air in her openness and willingness to admit mistakes and ignorance in her journey for social justice. I very much want to follow her example.