Why We Kneel, How We Rise by Michael Holding
A powerful examination of racism in sport and society, blending personal testimony and interviews with leading athletes to reveal how systemic prejudice is perpetuated and experienced. It explains the symbolism of taking a knee while placing it in a wider historical context from slavery and colonialism to modern discrimination. The narrative highlights the emotional and psychological toll of racism, the failures of institutions, and the role of education and honest conversation. Ultimately, it offers a hopeful but urgent call for empathy, accountability, and sustained action to drive meaningful change.
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- 2021
- Nationality
- Jamaican
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- 320-360
- Original Language
- English
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