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Why do some people belong and others do not? What does it take to be accepted? Who decides? Based on what justification? Who Belongs? takes a bracing look at a frequently debated question, as personal as it is political. Rising migration flows, escalating global conflicts, faltering democracies, and polarizing politics have made the question "who is in and who is out?" one of the most urgent issues of our time. With the goal of improving mutual understanding and achieving meaningful shifts in personal and policy-level discussions, the author holds a critical lens to widely held assumptions about the role of diversity and inclusion in society, our relationship to biases, and the many and seemingly contradictory forms equity can take. Questions around belonging release emotions and muddy our judgment, dampening our ability to think clearly. A better understanding of the "mechanics" of belonging can help individuals and institutions make decisions and engage with each other.
What if everything you ever believed about yourself was a lie?Raised As A Lie is a complex and moving memoir about race, identity, worthiness and trauma. This compelling emotional tale catapults the reader into a world of deception and family secrets that leaves one astounded. In Raised As a Lie, Dr. Naeema Olatunji shares a vulnerable exploration of the denial, deceit, abuse and racism faced in her formative years. The memoir inspires reflection and fruitful dialogue, addressing engaging questions about bi-racial belonging like: How does childhood trauma affect our self-worth?How do you forgive when you can't forget? How does one navigate racial identity in a society that remains racially charged?Dr. Naeema illuminates deep unaddressed wounds of lack, shame and of self-worth. This powerful debut work may not have even come to surface if not for a soul-stirring heartbreak that shook the author to her core. You will love this book if you ever struggled with feeling invisible or battled with childhood traumas and the indelible scars they leave behind. Raised As A Lie speaks to people of mixed heritage, people of color, or anyone burdened with family secrets or childhood trauma.
Does the "American Dream" exist for minorities, particularly for those who don't match stereotypes?The United States has long had the reputation for being the land where dreams are realized. Immigrants have left their homes and country to carve out their place in America. But is that possible for American-born minorities given the hostility towards them?Cranston F. Gittens shares his path to achieving his American Dream in his memoir, Oreo the Token Black Kid. To reach that height, he had to discover discovering his authentic self despite expectations based on his parents' culture, assumptions about Black people, navigating predominantly white educational and athletic spheres, health issues, and being true to his faith in God.Gittens understands that Black men are not one-dimensional clones and encourages others to go for their dreams. You'll read: The impact of his Guyanese mother's ambitionBrotherhood created across racial lines through wrestlingHow racist incidents hurt but did not hinder himMindset that took him from near high school dropout to Teacher of the YearOreo the Token Black Kid is a story of heart, grit, and ambition. It speaks to the champion in us all. If you like inspirational stories of overcomers, this book belongs by your bedside.
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