SAY THEIR NAMES Book Launch

3405 Lenox Road Northeast,Atlanta GA 30326

05 October, 2021

Description

Book launch for SAY THEIR NAMES: How Black Lives Came to Matter in America Please join powerhouse journalists Curtis Bunn, Patrice Gaines, Michael Cottman, Nick Charles, and Keith Harriston for their launch panel where they will discuss SAY THEIR NAMES: How Black Lives Came to Matter in America -- a gripping, thought-provoking survey of the forces that pushed our unjust system to its breaking point following the murder of George Floyd, a definitive catalyst for our country’s present-day racial reckoning. As the Black Lives Matter movement gives momentum to a long-overdue cultural shift in America’s collective conscience, some might say the story of the weeks of protests in the summer of 2020 began with the 9 minutes and 29 seconds when Police Officer Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd on camera. Many saw a story where white America had finally witnessed enough brutality, with Floyd’s death being the impetus for the sweeping federal, state, and intrapersonal changes in its wake. The only problem is that it isn't true. George Floyd was not the first Black man to be murdered by police, yet his death came at a time when America was already a country on the brink. Penned by five expert Black journalists, SAY THEIR NAMES is a deep dive exploration of the historical context behind America’s original sin. By examining how inequality was propagated through history, the authors highlight the disparities that for so long have characterized the dangers of being Black in America. With a combination of incisive, focused journalism and affecting personal insight, the authors bring together their collective years reporting into one voice, creating a cohesive and comprehensive understanding of racial inequality in America. **Nubian Bookstore will be onsite with books available for purchase at the event**