His Name Is George Floyd (Pulitzer Prize Winner)

One Man's Life and the Struggle for Racial Justice

Auteurs

• Robert Samuels
• Toluse Olorunnipa

Paramètres

• 448 pages
• 16 heures de lecture

• Biographies et réflexions
• Histoire
• Nonfiction
• Politique
• Sciences politiques & Politique

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The narrative explores the life of George Floyd, a figure emblematic of the systemic racial injustices in America, from his roots in Houston's housing projects to the broader context of institutional racism. It delves into his family's history of slavery, the challenges of segregation in education, and the overpolicing of his community. Through over a hundred interviews with friends, family, and notable figures, the authors provide a poignant account of Floyd's struggles with addiction and his quest for dignity, ultimately revealing the profound impact of his life and death on the nation.

Achat du livre

• Année de publication: 2024
• Reliure: (souple)