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Episode #2 - Dear Martin ft. Christian Townsell (Part 1)
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*THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS*
The spoilers are completely relevant to the conversation. Don't let the spoilers in this episode stop you from reading the book! You can now read it with a critical eye and find your own interpretation of the story.
Dear Martin by Nic Stone gives a vivid glance into the mind of a teenager who is the victim of police brutality. Justyce McAllister is a senior who lives in Atlanta and is trying to understand why there is so much senseless violence against his people. As an African-American boy, Justyce encounters some situations that leave him questioning his position in society.
In this episode, I convince my friend Christian to read the book by discussing some topics such as;
- Police Brutality
- Racism
- Micro-Aggressions from peers in school settings
Do you want to purchase a copy of Dear Martin?
Also, visit the Brown Kids Read website!
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