“Why wasn't society sympathetic towards black people? Their land had been stolen. Their neighborhoods were burned down. Many of them faced mass eviction. Slavery. Segregation. Being barred from achieving an education and getting a high-end job.” Social JusticeActivismYoung Adult FictionBlack WomenWomen Fiction Book:Solana Source: Solana
“Pregnancy is not something to take lightly,” he continued. “My mother suffered through two pregnancies, and nobody took care of her. Not even the doctors she went to. They told her that it was normal, that gestational hypertension and diabetes are something that many pregnant women experience, and that she was just being dramatic.” ActivismPregnancyYoung Adult FictionBlack Women Book:Solana Source: Solana
“Dramatic. Was it normal for doctors to think black women were professional actresses, using their pregnancies to try to garner sympathy and attention from others?” ActivismYoung Adult FictionBlack WomenSocial Issues Book:Solana Source: Solana
“Charlize stood up from where she sat and walked next to Marisol, who comfortingly placed an arm around Charlize’s shoulders. She attempted not to cry or choke on tears she'd been holding back for days. Getting fired for standing up for herself and other black women hurt more than she expected it to, but here she was—ready to make a difference and fight the biased system.” ActivismSocial Issues Book:Solana Source: Solana