![]() “Black rage is founded on two-thirds a person Keywords: social activist, being yourself, finding yourself, identity, African American and Black stories, Black Girl books, African American author, teens, mother/daughter, grief, anger, dealing with feelings, dealing with emotions, social issues, social conditions, social justice, prejudice and racism This impactful and unforgettable novel takes on the important issues of inequality, systemic racism, police violence, and social justice.-from the publisher ![]() While she deals with her grief and anger, Ayo must also discover if she has the strength to take over where her mother left off. When her mom is put into a coma after a riot breaks out between protesters and police, protestors want Ayo to become the face of See Us and fight for justice for her mother who can no longer fight for herself. She wants to get her first real kiss, have a boyfriend, and just be a normal teen. Ayo has spent her entire life being an activist and now, she wants out. It’s called ‘See Us’ and it tackles police brutality and racial profiling in Harlem. As she tries to find answers, Ayo looks to the wisdom of her ancestors and her Harlem community for guidance.Īyo's mother founded the biggest civil rights movement to hit New York City in decades. A heartbreaking and powerful novel about racism and social justice as fourteen-year-old Ayo has to decide whether to take on her mother's activist role when her mom is shot by police. ![]()
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