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We can't breathe

by Jabari Asim (2018)

About this book

"Asim disrupts what Toni Morrison [calls] the 'master narrative' and replaces it with a story of black survival and persistence through art and community in the face of centuries of racism. In eight ... essays, he explores such topics as the twisted legacy of jokes and falsehoods in black life; the importance of black fathers and community; the significance of black writers and stories; and the beauty and pain of the black body"--Front flap.

Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreWe can't breathe Lead Character

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