Carol Anderson's work delves into the intersection of domestic and international policies, examining how issues of race, justice, and equality shape the American landscape. She meticulously analyzes the complex mechanisms through which policy decisions impact the lives and opportunities of marginalized communities. Anderson's writing illuminates the intricate systems that perpetuate inequality, while simultaneously seeking pathways toward systemic change. Through her scholarship, she offers profound insights into the ongoing struggle for civil rights and the persistent challenges faced by the African American community.
[A] slim but persuasive volume . . . A sobering primer on the myriad ways African American resilience and triumph over enslavement, Jim Crow and intolerance have been relentlessly defied by the very institutions entrusted to uphold our democracy. Washington Post
'A provocative look at the racial context for Americans' right to bear arms' New York Times Book Review, Editor's Choice The Second Amendment: The right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed. Throughout history, the Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States has protected the right to bear arms. For Black Americans, this has come with the understanding that the moment they exercise this right (or the moment that they don't), their life - as surely as the lives of Philando Castile, Tamir Rice, Breonna Taylor - may be snatched away in a single, fateful second. In The Second, historian and award-winning author Carol Anderson illuminates the history and impact of the Second Amendment: from the seventeenth century, when it was encoded into law that the enslaved could not own, carry or use a firearm, to today, where measures to expand and curtail gun ownership continue to limit the freedoms and power of Black Americans. Through compelling historical narrative merging into the unfolding events of recent years, Anderson's investigation shows that the Second Amendment is not about guns but about anti-Blackness, revealing the magnitude of institutional racism in America today.
Exploring the critical issue of Black voter suppression, this adaptation presents a thorough historical account that highlights significant events and systemic obstacles faced by Black voters throughout American history. It delves into the socio-political factors that have contributed to disenfranchisement and the ongoing struggle for voting rights, making it a vital resource for understanding the complexities of race and democracy in the United States.
The narrative delves into the historical struggle for voting rights, highlighting the persistent challenges faced by marginalized groups, particularly poor, Black, and Latino voters. It connects contemporary issues of voter suppression and contested elections to their historical origins, emphasizing the ongoing battle against structural barriers to the ballot. The book aims to raise awareness of these critical issues and their implications for democracy today.
The book explores the four noble truths as central to the Pali canon, illustrating their significance in representing Buddha's enlightenment. It delves into how these truths function within a broader framework of Buddha's teachings, providing insights into their application and relevance in the context of Buddhist philosophy. Through this examination, readers gain a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of these doctrines and their role in guiding spiritual practice.
