We Are Not Yet Equal

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Carol Anderson's White Rage captivated readers, becoming a New York Times bestseller and earning accolades from major publications. It established her as a prominent voice on race issues, leading to invitations to speak to influential groups. This young adult adaptation introduces her insights to a new audience. The book explores the pattern of systemic racist backlash following milestones of progress for black Americans in democracy. It examines five pivotal moments: the end of the Civil War and Reconstruction, which led to Jim Crow laws; the Great Migration, where opportunities were stifled by barriers; the Supreme Court's 1954 Brown v. Board of Education decision, which resulted in the closure of public schools in the South; the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Voting Rights Act of 1965, which were followed by laws disenfranchising African American voters and the War on Drugs targeting black communities; and the election of President Obama, which sparked violence, including the tragic death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, and the subsequent election of Donald Trump. This adaptation features an engaging narrative style, providing teen readers with context for these historical events, along with photographs, archival images, and additional resources.