My People are Rising
Author | : Aaron Floyd Dixon |
Publisher | : Haymarket Books |
Total Pages | : 362 |
Release | : 2012 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781608461783 |
ISBN-13 | : 1608461785 |
Rating | : 4/5 (785 Downloads) |
Download or read book My People are Rising written by Aaron Floyd Dixon and published by Haymarket Books. This book was released on 2012 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In an era of stark racial injustice, Aaron Dixon dedicated his life to revolution, founding the Seattle chapter of the Black Panther Party in 1968 at age nineteen. In My People Are Rising, he traces the course of his own radicalization, and that of a generation. Through his eyes, we witness the courage and commitment of the young men and women who rose up in rebellion, risking their lives in the name of freedom. My People are Rising is an unforgettable tale of their triumphs and tragedies, and the enduring legacy of Black Power.