The American Antiracist

The American Antiracist: A Teen Action Guide for Uprooting Racism and Planting Justice Step-by-Step Skills to Recognize Racism in Schools and Communities - and Dismantle Oppression Through Youth Activism
As a biracial author and anti-racist educator Aisha Rebirth, I equip teens nationwide with tools to interrupt interpersonal and systemic racism - whether confronting biased policies in education or police brutality targeting communities of color. This first-of-its-kind guide profiles diverse young changemakers organizing movements historically while providing a blueprint for today's youth to carry the torch. Through inspiring stories, tangible skills-building activities, self-reflection questions, and step-by-step organizing tactics, I light the path for teens to rise as leaders dismantling racism and planting equity in its place. If you're a young person feeling outrage and hopelessness over ongoing injustice against communities of color, this book offers ways to channel that energy into courageous activism. Gain insight from teen leaders like Claudette Colvin, the Little Rock Nine, Black Panther youth organizers, Black Lives Matter founders, and more. Their wisdom and victories showcase the power youth hold to pressure institutions through collective action until justice reigns. The American Antiracist won't just open your eyes to subtle biases and harms embedded in schools, policies, pop culture and beyond. It equips you to call out interpersonal racism while mobilizing systemic reform campaigns targeting unfair dress codes, Eurocentric lessons, discriminatory discipline policies and more.If you're ready to join the frontlines of change as the next generation of freedom fighters, let's get to work uprooting oppression as a united force!