Review of Say My Name
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Review of Say My Name
[Following is a volunteer review of "Say My Name" by Vickey Robinson.]
Say My Name: Thoughts of One Black Woman by Vickey Robinson is a short book in which the author writes about how she feels about discrimination against colored, especially black, people in American society. Although the Emancipation Proclamation was issued in 1863 by the then president Abraham Lincoln and slavery was completely abolished in 1865, the mindset of society did not change, and discrimination and racism continued. The home loans, better jobs, better education, better living conditions, and all facilities promised by the government were made available to white people only. The author writes about the Jim Crow laws, the separate but equal segregation laws, and how only in 1964 was the Civil Rights Act signed, prohibiting discrimination of all kinds. Although President Barack Obama held his position for eight years, black Americans were not accepted as equals in society.
The author talks about the grand pretense—the pretense that there was no racism in the country. She feels fooled and cheated and talks about the 2016 elections, the candidacy of Hilary Clinton, and then about President Donald Trump. Referring to him as the 45th, she strongly criticizes his tenure, his policies, and his attitude towards colored people. She talks about the brutal killing of George Floyd and some other killings of black people by cops. She regrets the fact that only a few killings made it to national news, and too many remained unreported.
The author reminds people that colored people have worked hard for the prosperity and progress of their nation. She talks about the hope, positive attitude, perseverance, and plight of the past generations of black Americans. She discusses various social organizations and their work. She has frequently quoted Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and talked about his assassination. She has also written about Langston Hughes—a poet, novelist, fiction writer, and playwright known for his portrayals of black life in America—and recited a poem by him.
The author expresses her pain of not being treated equally in society but also expresses her hope for equality, the eradication of disparity and racism in America, and repeats her hope for a better life and equal opportunities for all. Anybody who feels against racism will agree with the author, but she has not augmented her thoughts with any personal experience. It would have been more effective if she had written if she had ever been discriminated against or had experienced racist behavior in her day-to-day life. I do not have anything negative to say about the book. I appreciate the author's optimism and her appeal to live together as brothers and sisters, irrespective of the color of their skin. My overall rating for the book is 5 out of 5 stars.
The book contains the personal thoughts of the author and has not been written for entertainment, but it fulfills its purpose. It leaves the message that laws alone cannot change the shameful situation. The mindset of people has to change so as to end racism. I would recommend it to readers who believe in equal rights for all, are interested in books about American society, and who care for the feelings of the colored people.
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Say My Name
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Say My Name: Thoughts of One Black Woman by Vickey Robinson is a short book in which the author writes about how she feels about discrimination against colored, especially black, people in American society. Although the Emancipation Proclamation was issued in 1863 by the then president Abraham Lincoln and slavery was completely abolished in 1865, the mindset of society did not change, and discrimination and racism continued. The home loans, better jobs, better education, better living conditions, and all facilities promised by the government were made available to white people only. The author writes about the Jim Crow laws, the separate but equal segregation laws, and how only in 1964 was the Civil Rights Act signed, prohibiting discrimination of all kinds. Although President Barack Obama held his position for eight years, black Americans were not accepted as equals in society.
The author talks about the grand pretense—the pretense that there was no racism in the country. She feels fooled and cheated and talks about the 2016 elections, the candidacy of Hilary Clinton, and then about President Donald Trump. Referring to him as the 45th, she strongly criticizes his tenure, his policies, and his attitude towards colored people. She talks about the brutal killing of George Floyd and some other killings of black people by cops. She regrets the fact that only a few killings made it to national news, and too many remained unreported.
The author reminds people that colored people have worked hard for the prosperity and progress of their nation. She talks about the hope, positive attitude, perseverance, and plight of the past generations of black Americans. She discusses various social organizations and their work. She has frequently quoted Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and talked about his assassination. She has also written about Langston Hughes—a poet, novelist, fiction writer, and playwright known for his portrayals of black life in America—and recited a poem by him.
The author expresses her pain of not being treated equally in society but also expresses her hope for equality, the eradication of disparity and racism in America, and repeats her hope for a better life and equal opportunities for all. Anybody who feels against racism will agree with the author, but she has not augmented her thoughts with any personal experience. It would have been more effective if she had written if she had ever been discriminated against or had experienced racist behavior in her day-to-day life. I do not have anything negative to say about the book. I appreciate the author's optimism and her appeal to live together as brothers and sisters, irrespective of the color of their skin. My overall rating for the book is 5 out of 5 stars.
The book contains the personal thoughts of the author and has not been written for entertainment, but it fulfills its purpose. It leaves the message that laws alone cannot change the shameful situation. The mindset of people has to change so as to end racism. I would recommend it to readers who believe in equal rights for all, are interested in books about American society, and who care for the feelings of the colored people.
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Say My Name
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