Official Review: Say My Name by Vickey Robinson
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Official Review: Say My Name by Vickey Robinson
Say My Name: Thoughts Of One Black Woman by Vickey Robinson is a book about the author's views on Black lives in America. She gives a brief history beginning when President Lincoln freed all slaves and continues through history to current times. The book covers the rights promised to all Americans. She includes information from Martin Luther King, President Obama's presidency, President Trump's presidency, the impact of COVID-19 on Black Americans who did not have jobs that could be worked from home, to name a few. After revealing the atrocities against Black Americans, she goes on to promote hope in her readers. However, do White Americans who already have better lives get more resources and support than Black Americans? Is there more we can do to get the help and support Black Americans need to live their lives the same as White Americans? Will discrimination ever stop? Is it too much for Black Americans to expect the same rights and protection from our civil servants who have sworn to protect them? Read this book before you answer any of these questions.
I admire Vickey Robinson's honesty in providing accurate information concerning Black American history. I enjoyed the pictures and the poetry she included in the book. It was easy to visualize the events Ms. Robinson describes in the book. I could sense her frustration with our governmental system and the fear she has for Black Americans, not only because of unequal opportunities but also for their lives.
There is nothing to dislike about this book. As the title states, the book consists of the author's thoughts, and she is entitled to have these thoughts. Some readers may disagree, but that does not make them wrong.
I believe a professional editor has edited this book. I found two minor errors that a professional editor could have easily overlooked. The pictures are strategically placed to correspond to the narrative. I gladly give this book 4 out of 4 stars. There is absolutely no reason to give this book fewer stars.
I recommend this book to anyone interested in Black history, civil rights, and discrimination. Sensitive readers need to be aware there is a small amount of borderline profanity in this book. This short book would make an excellent reading assignment for a high school English or History class. Children are our future and the ones that can bring change to our culture. Younger children will learn from them.
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