A powerful anthology on race in America, exploring Black identity and systemic injustice through essays and poetry.
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A powerful anthology on race in America, exploring Black identity and systemic injustice through essays and poetry.
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The New York Times bestseller, these groundbreaking essays and poems about race—collected by National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward and written by the most important voices of her generation—are “thoughtful, searing, and at times, hopeful. The Fire This Time is vivid proof that words are important, because of their power to both cleanse and to clarify” ( USA TODAY ). In light of recent tragedies and widespread protests across the nation, The Progressive magazine republished one of its most famou...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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Minor references to sexuality; no explicit scenes depicted. To historical sexual violence against Black individuals.
Violence & gore
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Moderate depictions of racial violence and historical trauma.
Profanity
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Minor use of strong language in some essays.
Substance use
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Brief mentions of alcohol or drug use in personal accounts.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Minor presence of LGBTQIA+ identity in some contributions.
Religious content
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Brief references to religion or spirituality in cultural context.
Magic & witchcraft
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No evidence found in available sources.
Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Major focus on racial justice, systemic inequality, and social issues.
Self-harm / suicide
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Minor mentions of mental health struggles or despair.
Abuse & suffering
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Frequent focus on systemic racism, slavery, and personal suffering. To historical sexual violence against Black individuals.
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