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Be a Revolution: How Everyday People Are Fighting Oppression and Changing the World―and How You Can, Too Hardcover – January 30, 2024

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From the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of So You Want to Talk About Race and Mediocre, an eye-opening and galvanizing look at the current state of anti-racist activism across America.

In the #1 New York Times bestseller So You Want To Talk About Race, Ijeoma Oluo offered a vital guide for how to talk about important issues of race and racism in society. In Mediocre: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America, she discussed the ways in which white male supremacy has had an impact on our systems, our culture, and our lives throughout American history. But now that we better understand these systems of oppression, the question is this: What can we do about them?

With Be A Revolution: How Everyday People are Fighting Oppression and Changing the World—and How You Can, Too, Oluo aims to show how people across America are working to create real positive change in our structures. Looking at many of our most powerful systems—like education, media, labor, health, housing, policing, and more—she highlights what people are doing to create change for intersectional racial equity. She also illustrates various ways in which the reader can find entryways into change in these same areas, or can bring some of this important work being done elsewhere to where they live.

This book aims to not only be educational, but to inspire action and change. Oluo wishes to take our conversations on race and racism out of a place of pure pain and trauma, and into a place of loving action. Be A Revolution is both an urgent chronicle of this important moment in history, as well as an inspiring and restorative call for action.

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"Vivid profiles in activism…an inspiring look at those fighting against the 'deep, systemic issues'….An urgent plea for individual and collective action." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"Enlightening profiles of people who’ve put their anti-racist values into action....Readers will find inspiration and clarity." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Be a Revolution is a remarkable, inviting and even comforting manual for how people can come together to build a more peaceful world." — San Francisco Chronicle

"A practical guide, as well as a necessary status update, Be a Revolution is unique in its loving approach to encouraging us to do better." — Paste Magazine

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Ijeoma Oluo is a writer, speaker, and internet yeller. She is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller So You Want to Talk About Race and, most recently, Mediocre: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America. Her work has been featured in the Guardian, the New York Times, and the Washington Post, among many other publications. She was named to the 2021 Time 100 Next list and has twice been named to the Root 100. She received the 2018 Feminist Humanist Award and the 2020 Harvard Humanist of the Year Award from the American Humanist Association. She lives in Seattle, Washington.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperOne (January 30, 2024)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0063140187
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0063140189
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  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.19 x 9 inches
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4.7 out of 5 stars
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GIL SCOTT HERON WARNED: "THE REVOLUTION WILL NOT BE TELEVISED!"
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GIL SCOTT HERON WARNED: "THE REVOLUTION WILL NOT BE TELEVISED!"
AMID BOOK BANS, CENSORSHIP, AND THE ELIMINATION OF BLACK HISTORY DISCOURSE FROM PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, HERE IT IS LAID BARE IN A BOOK, AND I SEE NO LIE. THIS IS A COMPREHENSIVE, TRUTH-BE-TOLD OVERVIEW OF OUR MOVEMENTS AND MOVEMENT MAKERS.Be A Revolution: How Everyday People Are Fighting Oppression and Changing the World—and How You Can, Too is one of the MOST indispensable books for anyone out here fighting #Injustice on their own or alone in a group, anyone who is an educator, activist, advocating for a child or family member or themselves, or any organization needing a blueprint of why OTHER organizations decided to pivot.I READ THE FIRST FEW PAGES wondering WHY Ijeoma Oluo was going out of her way to be deliberate, over-the-top inclusive, stressing her delicate use of language so as NOT to offend. I didn't see that as necessary. I was wrong. Ijeoma Oluo is insightful.THEY ARE BANNING IMPORTANT BOOKS LIKE THIS ONE. READ FOR YOURSELF.READ Be A Revolution: How Everyday People Are Fighting Oppression and Changing the World—and How You Can, Too.Please #BeARevolution and read parts of it to anyone who comes to you looking for answers. RECOMMEND to EVERYONE you know who does community outreach. This is the most important book since Michelle Alexander's THE NEW JIM CROW for Student advocates, activists, those studying political science and public policy, and parents. EVERYONE who feels things have gotten out of control and has a right mind determined to do something about it NEEDS to READ this book.#IjeomaOluo#BeA Revolution
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5.0 out of 5 stars GIL SCOTT HERON WARNED: "THE REVOLUTION WILL NOT BE TELEVISED!"
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2024
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AMID BOOK BANS, CENSORSHIP, AND THE ELIMINATION OF BLACK HISTORY DISCOURSE FROM PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, HERE IT IS LAID BARE IN A BOOK, AND I SEE NO LIE. THIS IS A COMPREHENSIVE, TRUTH-BE-TOLD OVERVIEW OF OUR MOVEMENTS AND MOVEMENT MAKERS.

Be A Revolution: How Everyday People Are Fighting Oppression and Changing the World—and How You Can, Too is one of the MOST indispensable books for anyone out here fighting #Injustice on their own or alone in a group, anyone who is an educator, activist, advocating for a child or family member or themselves, or any organization needing a blueprint of why OTHER organizations decided to pivot.

I READ THE FIRST FEW PAGES wondering WHY Ijeoma Oluo was going out of her way to be deliberate, over-the-top inclusive, stressing her delicate use of language so as NOT to offend. I didn't see that as necessary. I was wrong. Ijeoma Oluo is insightful.

THEY ARE BANNING IMPORTANT BOOKS LIKE THIS ONE. READ FOR YOURSELF.

READ Be A Revolution: How Everyday People Are Fighting Oppression and Changing the World—and How You Can, Too.

Please #BeARevolution and read parts of it to anyone who comes to you looking for answers. RECOMMEND to EVERYONE you know who does community outreach. This is the most important book since Michelle Alexander's THE NEW JIM CROW for Student advocates, activists, those studying political science and public policy, and parents. EVERYONE who feels things have gotten out of control and has a right mind determined to do something about it NEEDS to READ this book.

#IjeomaOluo
#BeA Revolution
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5.0 out of 5 stars GIL SCOTT HERON WARNED: "THE REVOLUTION WILL NOT BE TELEVISED!"
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2024
AMID BOOK BANS, CENSORSHIP, AND THE ELIMINATION OF BLACK HISTORY DISCOURSE FROM PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, HERE IT IS LAID BARE IN A BOOK, AND I SEE NO LIE. THIS IS A COMPREHENSIVE, TRUTH-BE-TOLD OVERVIEW OF OUR MOVEMENTS AND MOVEMENT MAKERS.

Be A Revolution: How Everyday People Are Fighting Oppression and Changing the World—and How You Can, Too is one of the MOST indispensable books for anyone out here fighting #Injustice on their own or alone in a group, anyone who is an educator, activist, advocating for a child or family member or themselves, or any organization needing a blueprint of why OTHER organizations decided to pivot.

I READ THE FIRST FEW PAGES wondering WHY Ijeoma Oluo was going out of her way to be deliberate, over-the-top inclusive, stressing her delicate use of language so as NOT to offend. I didn't see that as necessary. I was wrong. Ijeoma Oluo is insightful.

THEY ARE BANNING IMPORTANT BOOKS LIKE THIS ONE. READ FOR YOURSELF.

READ Be A Revolution: How Everyday People Are Fighting Oppression and Changing the World—and How You Can, Too.

Please #BeARevolution and read parts of it to anyone who comes to you looking for answers. RECOMMEND to EVERYONE you know who does community outreach. This is the most important book since Michelle Alexander's THE NEW JIM CROW for Student advocates, activists, those studying political science and public policy, and parents. EVERYONE who feels things have gotten out of control and has a right mind determined to do something about it NEEDS to READ this book.

#IjeomaOluo
#BeA Revolution
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5.0 out of 5 stars Read this book, then take action for justice.
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2024
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Amazing book. Well written and easy to read, while challenging me on every page to look for ways in which my privilege has protected me from so much bias in our society. I particularly appreciated the interviews with movement workers who share their stories of what they faced that inspired or compelled them to become activists. Their stories are inspiring and eye opening. I also appreciated the call at the end of each chapter to Be a Revolution, ways in which the reader can contribute to the cause of justice from wherever they are. Oluo is raising the call for more people to activate themselves to create justice.
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Kendra
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2024
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This book is wonderful and refreshing. A great resource and a reminder about the importance of engagement and advocacy. Ijeoma Oluo is a treasure.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2024
This book is wonderful and refreshing. A great resource and a reminder about the importance of engagement and advocacy. Ijeoma Oluo is a treasure.
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Sacha
5.0 out of 5 stars Read This Game Changer to Get Inspired with Real-Life, Action-Oriented Opportunities!
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2024
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As an ongoing, avid fan of Oluo's, I was thrilled to read this most recent effort, and my incoming high expectations were exceeded.

Oluo is always mindful of the topic and the audience, and I appreciate the constant attention to not only prime information but to how it might (or WILL) be received by different groups and individuals. For me, as a professor and a practitioner in DEIA and ongoing scholarship, there's an added benefit to this approach that makes me more mindful and challenges what I often don't realize are weaker plans on my end. The point is always to learn and to act but mindfully, and I can't get enough of this approach.

While the featured aspect of this title - 'Be a Revolution' - is an obvious call to action, what's more gripping than thinking about how I'm going to act is having access to how many, many others have made strides in their own ways (see the post-colon part of this title). I LOVED learning about how people addressed difficult experiences, ongoing inequities, and unexpected barriers (like pandemics hitting right when their restaurants are scheduled to open). It's easy to give people info and tell them to act, but since one of the most challenging aspects of this work is feeling disheartened by slow progress/seemingly insurmountable institutional barriers/gross people, this is the uplift we all need. The tough stuff is here, too, but there's so much more than that.

I was so into this that I broke a personal rule and - when forced to leave environments in which I could read by sight - I listened to parts of this with an AI narrator. You know what I learned? That bot can't pronounce 'BIPOC.' I'd say I'm surprised, but... Despite the bot's Kareny tendencies, my willingness to absorb in this format reveals how hooked I became. As noted, I loved the personal stories, but the sections on disability and education were also huge standouts for me.

Thanks to Ijeoma Oluo for continuing to do difficult and exhausting work, at times at her own (and her family's) peril. We are listening and eagerly anticipating all future works.
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MBK
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting and inspiring!
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2024
I think Ijeoma Oluo has a talent for making topics that seem overwhelming or complicated feel understandable. There were stories in this book about people who are taking action and making a difference in their communities, and the book lays out concrete steps of things you can do, too, if you're inspired -- I think that really sets this book apart, because sometimes I read about topics that interest me and am left with a feeling of "OK, but what should I do??" -- this book has recommendations about things you can do. There's a broad range of topics including the environment, bodily autonomy, education, so readers are left with a lot of different perspectives.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Stories and Practical Suggestions
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2024
Oluo masterfully weaves together stories of everyday activism and suggestions for others wanting to make a difference. A much needed guide!
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Taylor
1.0 out of 5 stars Reads like a stream of tweets
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2024
Nothing new / interesting, the perspectives seem to be based on emotional turmoil rather than critical thinking. Hard pass
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book!
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2024
Absolutely love this book! Honestly I rarely leave reviews despite all the shopping I do online (my Amazon card can vouch for me), but felt compelled to on this book. Easy to read and crucial messaging. Ignore the negative reviews; the author is a staunch, truthful and compassionate voice for all victims and the pro-genocide humans clearly cannot handle anyone advocating for Palestinians.
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