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Book Review: 'White Negroes' by Lauren Michele Jackson – Unpacking Cultural Appropriation
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Book Review: 'White Negroes' by Lauren Michele Jackson – Unpacking Cultural Appropriation

White Negroes by Lauren Michele Jackson is a sharp critique of cultural appropriation, revealing how blackness is commodified and fetishized by whiteness for profit and status. Jackson dissects the contradictions of a society that exploits black culture while disregarding black struggles, urging readers to confront the deep inequalities that persist.

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Examining 'Whites' by Otegha Uwagba: A Critical Look at Race and Privilege
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Examining 'Whites' by Otegha Uwagba: A Critical Look at Race and Privilege

Otegha Uwagba’s Whites is a sharp, unflinching essay dissecting racism, whiteness, and the myth of British civility. Uwagba exposes how allyship is often performative, driven by self-interest rather than genuine solidarity. She critiques how Black pain is commodified, highlighting the emotional toll of systemic racism. Whites holds a mirror to society’s performative allyship, making it essential reading for understanding race and power.

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SUCH A FUN AGE
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SUCH A FUN AGE

Written by an exciting new author, Such a Fun Age is a remarkable and unexpected first novel that explores themes of race and privilege through the experiences of a young black babysitter, her well-meaning employer, and an unexpected connection that has the power to upend both their lives. With its big-hearted storytelling and compelling plot, this book is sure to keep readers eagerly turning its pages.

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Unpacking 'Hood Feminism' by Mikki Kendall: Addressing Mainstream Feminism's Blind Spots
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Unpacking 'Hood Feminism' by Mikki Kendall: Addressing Mainstream Feminism's Blind Spots

Mikki Kendall’s Hood Feminism is a bold, necessary critique of mainstream feminism’s failure to uplift marginalized women. Through powerful essays, Kendall urges a focus on survival—addressing gun violence, education, and housing insecurity—highlighting that true feminism must dismantle systems of oppression for all women.

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