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Antiguan in America

Antiguan in America is a timely and urgent read for all individuals seeking to build their racial awareness to "be the change" they hope to see. The coronavirus pandemic has bookmarked a poignant time in our history; it has magnified historical equity issues in systems across our nation. Lessons learned from the pandemic require us all to begin the critical "work" of strengthening our racial awareness.

In the absence of racial awareness, we risk doing business as usual — subscribing to institutional practices that perpetuate systemic racism and oppression; rather than disrupting said systems within our sphere of influence.  Antiguan in America is the lead-by-example academic text that invites readers to engage authentically in the difficult but necessary process of interrogating their personal histories centered on race.

  • Phenomenal Woman

    I can honestly say that I have never read an entire book in one day, but each page grabbed my attention! I can relate to almost every experience/encounter mentioned as an Afro-Latina Woman. Thank you for sharing the wealth of knowledge!

    I would recommend this book to any afro-descendant girl, teen and woman!

    THIS BOOK WAS BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN!

    Mariel - [Amazon Reader Reviewer]

  • A Must Read

    Very well written, thoroughly recommend you purchase

    - Christina P. [Amazon Reader Reviewer]

  • Great read for when you are thinking about identity

    I love a book that makes me think, question, and rethink. Antiguan in America will have you evaluate yourself, your beliefs about identity, your personal journey, and your connection to others. I’m excited to read this again.

    Dsquare - [Amazon Reader Reviewer]

  • Educational Tool

    Antiguan in America is a great tool/ resource in the pursuit of educational equity and the Historically Responsive Literacy framework.

    T. Young - Editor

  • Reflective

    Reflective, analytical, and informative! An easy-to-follow piece where I can see Karima growing up in her homeland and witness her experience growing up in America. Karima's [personal histories] support, demonstrate, and illustrate the experiences that contributed to her perception and understanding of race and the development of her identity.

    D. Desmangles - Editor