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Stamped presents a comprehensive history of racism in the United States, beginning with European roots and progressing through the development of antiracist thought to its present state. The book analyzes how racial discrimination has shaped social, economic, and political conditions while highlighting the ongoing struggle for equality.
First publish date: 2020
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Jason Reynolds
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