Black Brother, Black Brother by Jewell Parker Rhodes Summary
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When two brothers share a school but not the same treatment, "Black Brother, Black Brother" exposes colorism through fencing and resilience. This New York Times bestseller and NAACP Image Award nominee tackles the school-to-prison pipeline with unforgettable insight. What would you risk for justice?
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A Tale of Two Brothers in One America
Growing up biracial means navigating a world that often sees you in black and white, even when your reality exists in shades of gray. This tension comes alive through the eyes of Donte Ellison, a dark-skinned boy attending an elite prep school where his lighter-skinned brother Trey thrives. When Donte is falsely accused of throwing a pencil, the situation escalates with shocking speed. The school calls security, then police. Before he can process what's happening, Donte is led out in handcuffs while his classmates watch and record on their phones. His tormentor, fencing team captain Alan Davies, mockingly chants "Black brother, black brother" as officers push Donte's head into the police car. The stark contrast between how Donte and Trey are treated highlights the insidious nature of colorism. Though they share the same parents-a Black mother and white father-their different skin tones result in radically different experiences. Trey is accepted, celebrated, and given the benefit of the doubt, while Donte is criminalized, suspected, and punished without evidence.
When Justice Isn't Blind
Finding Strength in Hidden History
Wounds That Cross Generations
En Garde: The Battle Within
Beyond Black and White
Seeing Beyond the Surface
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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