Carol Anderson Bücher

[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.

Carol Anderson's White Rage became a bestseller and 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. It explores the persistent racist backlash that follows milestones of progress in black participation in American democracy. The book examines five pivotal moments: the end of the Civil War and Reconstruction, which led to Jim Crow laws; the limitations faced by blacks during the Great Migration; the backlash against the Supreme Court's 1954 Brown v. Board of Education decision, resulting in school closures 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 a War on Drugs targeting blacks; and the election of President Obama, which sparked violence and the rise of Donald Trump. Written in an engaging narrative style, this adaptation provides teen readers with context for these historical events, enhanced by photographs, archival images, and additional resources for further exploration.