“Talking Back; Voices of Color” edited by Nellie Wong
If you’re searching for inspiration and want to get involved in creating positive sustainable change for everyone, read this book. You will gain valuable insights in regards to education, human rights, racism, immigration, oppression, war and the harsh realities of our justice system. Each voice offers ways to become involved, from taking small actions in our communities to creating broader government reform for the people and equality across borders. Women’s voices are given ample space to share their own insight and experience which is often missing from similar books.
I was inspired by all the voices from such diverse backgrounds who are so bravely taking on injustice and inequality. Here are some of my favorites.
“At one time, I was confused about who had it better or worse – immigrants or Blacks? But now I realize that it is not a ranking of oppression that matter, but who leads to unite us for radical change.” -Norma Gallegos
“People of color, immigrants, the homeless, youth, women, queers, dissenters and striking unionists all have the legal right to be free from police abuse. True, that right is violated every hour. But by uniting with each other in the streets and on civilian review boards we can take some important steps toward making that right on paper a right in reality.” -Emily Woo Yamasaki
“During a study group…I learned the true history of the civil right movement in the US and women’s decisive role in it. And became conscious for the first time that I was part of a huge working class. That’s when I grasped that standing up against social injustice like bigotry against immigrants, police violence and racism was just plain necessary.” -Karla Alegria
“It is the job of those who have lived through many of Uncle Sam’s wars to say to our young hermanas and hermanos: Gente, without you, the US can’t maim and drop it’s bombs around the world. Resist, and we will be beside you.” -Moises Montoya
There are so many more voices on important issues that should be heard and I’m so grateful to have read this collection. If you’re ready to be inspired get this book through Red Letter Press,
http://www.redletterpress.org/talkingbacktitle.html
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