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• We Hereby Refuse

  Japanese American Resistance to Wartime Incarceration

  Abe, Frank

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  Three Japanese Americans—Jim Akutsu, Hiroshi Kashiwagi, and Mitsuye Endo—resisted U.S. imprisonment during World War II in distinct ways, reflecting both the personal cost and diverse forms of opposition to the government's actions.

• A Rebel in Gaza

  Behind the Lines of the Arab Spring : One Woman's Story

  Al-Ghoul, Asmaa,

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  The powerful story of Asmaa al-Ghoul, a fearless Palestinian journalist and activist from Rafah, who defies both Israeli occupation and local fundamentalism to fight for freedom and secular ideals during the Arab Spring and the 2014 Gaza siege.

• The Hollow Half

  a Memoir of Bodies and Borders

  Aziza, Sarah

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  Sarah Aziza, a Palestinian woman recovering from an eating disorder, confronts personal and ancestral trauma as ghostly visions of her deceased grandmother and family secrets reveal the deep connections between her struggle and generations of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Black Archives

  a Photographic Celebration of Black Life

  Cherlise, Renata

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  A celebration of Black life through over 300 powerful and joyful photographs that capture everyday moments, family connections, and cultural milestones, offering a rich, nuanced portrayal of Black memory and identity.

• The Black Joy Project

  Cruz, Kleaver

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  A powerful collection of 117 vibrant photos and eight essays celebrating Black joy as a vital force for self-preservation, survival, and resistance, capturing the essence of Black life globally.

• Stories From Palestine

  Narratives of Resilience

  Dunsky, Marda

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  Marda Dunsky shares the inspiring stories of Palestinians from various backgrounds, highlighting their resilience and resourcefulness in navigating life under occupation while striving for cultural, educational, and economic progress.

• One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This

  El Akkad, Omar

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  A critique of Western hypocrisy and imperialism, exploring the disillusionment of marginalized communities who once believed in the ideals of freedom and democracy, now confronting the brutal realities of systemic violence and historical…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Girl Warrior

  A Coming of Age Handbook

  Harjo, Joy

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  A personal journey of coming of age, offering Native girls and women wisdom on navigating challenges like mental illness, relationships, and loss, while encouraging them to embrace art, poetry, and music as tools for growth and resilience.

• We Refuse

  a Forceful History of Black Resistance

  Jackson, Kellie Carter

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  A challenge to the simplistic binary of Black resistance, highlighting the diverse, often overlooked tactics—particularly those pioneered by Black women— emphasizing that these strategies are vital to the ongoing fight against white supremacy and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Living While Black

  Using Joy, Beauty, and Connection to Heal Racial Trauma

  Kinouani, Guilaine

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  Living While Black is a powerful expose of the impact of anti-black racism and a practical guide to overcome racial trauma

• Black Joy

  Stories of Resistance, Resilience, and Restoration

  Lewis-Giggetts, Tracey M.

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  An exploration of the profound, transformative power of Black joy as a tool for healing, resistance, and resilience, offering deeply personal essays that challenge the narrative of Black life as solely defined by trauma.

• Nature Swagger

  Stories and Visions of Black Joy in the Outdoors

  Mapp, Rue

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  A collection of thirty empowering stories, essays, and poems that explore Black people's transformative experiences of self-discovery, healing, and connection with the natural world, celebrating their journeys through mountains, forests, parks, and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Dreamcatcher in the Wry

  Midge, Tiffany

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  A sharp, satirical collection of essays that blends humor and Native American perspective to critique and reflect on the absurdities of life and the impact of colonizer culture during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Rising Against Asian Hate

  One Day in March

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  The film explores the Asian American community's response to the March 2021 Atlanta spa shootings, highlighting their fight against hate and the challenges and victories of Asian, Asian American, Pacific Islander communities.

• I Belong Here

  a Journey Along the Backbone of Britain

  Sethi, Anita

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  Anita Sethi’s journey through Northern England’s natural landscapes becomes a reclamation of her identity and belonging, as she reflects on womanhood, race, trauma, and resilience in the face of racial hatred.

• We Who Walk the Seven Ways

  a Memoir

  Trevor, Terra

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  A memoir about healing from grief and finding belonging through the guidance of Native women elders, exploring themes of loss, identity, and the transformative power of female friendship and life's cycles.

• Gather

  Richard Van Camp on the Joy of Storytelling

  Van Camp, Richard

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  An exploration of the transformative power of storytelling, offering insights on how stories connect, heal, and define our identities, while sharing wisdom from Elders and the author's own experiences.

• Unreconciled

  Family, Truth, and Indigenous Resistance

  Wente, Jesse

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  A powerful memoir and manifesto by a prominent Indigenous voice, exposing the myths and lies that shape relations between white and Indigenous peoples, urging a shift from reconciliation to truth for a more respectful future.

• That's How They Get You

  An Unruly Anthology of Black American Humor

  Young, Damon

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  Features an all-star lineup of acclaimed Black writers and performers, exploring the unique power of Black humor through essays and short stories that blend sharp political insight, cultural observations, and comedy to reveal the complexities of…Read moreRead more of this annotation