My People Are Rising: Memoir of a Black Panther Party Captain, Paperback
Descriere
In an era of stark racial injustice, Aaron Dixon dedicated his life to revolution, founding the Seattle chapter of the Black Panther Party in 1968 at age nineteen. In My People Are Rising, he traces the course of his own radicalization, and that of a generation. Through his eyes, we witness the courage and commitment of the young men and women who rose up in rebellion, risking their lives in the name of freedom. My People are Rising is an unforgettable tale of their triumphs and tragedies, and the enduring legacy of Black Power.
Despre autor
Aaron L. Dixon este un activist american și fost căpitan al filialei din Seattle a Partidului Panterei Negre pentru primii patru ani. În 2006, a candidat pentru Senatul Statelor Unite în statul Washington pe listele Partidului Verde.
