Het werk van Carol Anderson verdiept zich in de kruising van binnenlandse en internationale beleidslijnen, en onderzoekt hoe kwesties van ras, rechtvaardigheid en gelijkheid het Amerikaanse landschap vormgeven. Ze analyseert nauwgezet de complexe mechanismen waardoor beleidsbeslissingen de levens en kansen van gemarginaliseerde gemeenschappen beïnvloeden. Anderson's schrijven belicht de ingewikkelde systemen die ongelijkheid in stand houden, terwijl ze tegelijkertijd zoekt naar wegen naar systemische verandering. Door haar academische werk biedt ze diepgaande inzichten in de voortdurende strijd voor burgerrechten en de aanhoudende uitdagingen waarmee de Afro-Amerikaanse gemeenschap wordt geconfronteerd.
[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
From the award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of White Rage, the startling—and timely—history of voter suppression in America, with a foreword by Senator Dick Durbin. In her New York Times bestseller White Rage, Carol Anderson laid bare an insidious history of policies that have systematically impeded black progress in America, from 1865 to our combustible present. With One Person, No Vote, she chronicles a related history: the rollbacks to African American participation in the vote since the 2013 Supreme Court decision that eviscerated the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Known as the Shelby ruling, this decision effectively allowed districts with a demonstrated history of racial discrimination to change voting requirements without approval from the Department of Justice. Focusing on the aftermath of Shelby, Anderson follows the astonishing story of government-dictated racial discrimination unfolding before our very eyes as more and more states adopt voter suppression laws. In gripping, enlightening detail she explains how voter suppression works, from photo ID requirements to gerrymandering to poll closures. And with vivid characters, she explores the resistance: the organizing, activism, and court battles to restore the basic right to vote to all Americans as the nation gears up for the 2018 midterm elections.
'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.
The narrative chronicles Rachel Browne's evolution from a ballerina with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet to a prominent choreographer known for her innovative and evocative dance works. Founding Winnipeg's Contemporary Dancers in 1964 marked a significant milestone, but her departure from the company two decades later propelled her into creating pieces that reflect her feminist and socialist beliefs. Celebrated as a teacher and mentor, Browne's unwavering commitment to her art has established her as a pivotal figure in Canadian dance, noted for her courage and determination.
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 United Nations and the African American Struggle for Human Rights, 1944 1955
The narrative explores the NAACP's efforts to advocate for human rights in the wake of World War II, seizing the moment to confront segregation and inequality in the U.S. It highlights the organization's strategic shift to leverage the human rights framework influenced by the Holocaust. However, the rise of the Cold War and anti-communism hindered these ambitions, forcing the NAACP to adopt a more limited civil rights agenda. Carol Anderson, an esteemed scholar, examines these dynamics and their implications for the Civil Rights Movement's effectiveness in achieving true black equality.
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.
Focusing on the NAACP's influential role, this book delves into its efforts to support the liberation movements of Africans and Asians while simultaneously combating Jim Crow laws in the United States. It highlights the organization's dual commitment to civil rights domestically and international solidarity, showcasing its impact on global struggles for freedom and justice.
This memoir tells the story of my brief marriage to a commercial fisherman. I quit my job as an attorney and joined him in his endeavors as a commercial albacore and salmon fisherman. The story involves the intricacies of commercial fishing on the Pacific Ocean and just how fragile a business it is. One mistake can sink the boat and that is precisely what happened to us a short six months after our marriage. We had no insurance and lost everything in a freak storm. That stroke of fate proved determinative of the rest of the relationship. Several newspaper articles covered the tragedy. The book mentions the numerous pelagic avian and mammalian species we viewed and photographed while on the ocean and theres a naturalists pleasure in it. It is also a story of struggle and survival to make ends meet in a deeply difficult industry. The Captain of the Brandy Lee, our beloved boat, was a world-class storyteller, con artist, and wife beater. It is a tale of profound happiness and grief.
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.