Do the Work! by W Kamau Bell
Overwhelmed by racial injustice? Outraged by the news? Find yourself asking, "What can I doooooo?" DO THE WORK!Revelatory and thought-provoking, this highly illustrated, highly informative interactive workbook gives readers a unique, hands-on understanding of systemic racism--and how we can dismantle it.
Packed with activities, games, illustrations, comics, and eye-opening conversation, Do the Work! challenges readers to think critically and act effectively. Try the "Separate but Not Equal" crossword puzzle. Play "Bootstrapping, the Game" to understand the myth of meritocracy. Test your knowledge of racist laws by playing "Jim Crow or Jim Faux?"
Have hard conversations with your people (scripts and talking points included). Be open to new ideas and diversify your "feed" with a scavenger hunt. Team up with an accountability partner and find hundreds of ideas, resources, and opportunities to DO THE WORK!
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Kate Schatz is a teacher, as well as a writer and editor. She is a founding editor of The Encyclopedia Project, a long-running hardback book series that combines the reference book and literary journal in the service of modern literature. She lives in Oakland, California, and is an award-winning short fiction writer.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781523514281 |
| ISBN 10 | 1523514280 |
| Title | Do the Work! |
| Author | W Kamau Bell |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Workman Publishing |
| Year published | 2022-07-19 |
| Number of pages | 176 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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