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    American Woman (2019)

    American Woman (2019)

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    A political activist (Hong Chau) helps take care of a group of America’s most wanted fugitives —...

The Beast Side: Living (and Dying) While Black in America
The Beast Side: Living (and Dying) While Black in America
Dwight Watkins | 2016 | History & Politics
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A vivid account of survival and growth
Dwight Watkins, a seasoned writer and teacher with indisputable talent and skills, gives a detailed account of living on the 'Other Side' of Baltimore. The Beast Side is a socio-historical examination of black lives in the United States juxtaposed against his upbringing in the area. Through his account we discover a poignant and unadulterated story about the systematic way black lives don't matter and how the challenges for African Americans are much deeper and pervasive than people will admit.

What helps the arguments in Watkins's essays hit home are the sobering and enlightening slices of life and characters he weaves throughout. By the end, you're left with an advanced understanding of this man's love for the community that formed him, and how neighbourhoods such as East Baltimore fit into the national debate for social change. A must for those who care about social equality.