MANHATTAN, Kan. – Isaac Madison’s book “Get Your Knee Off Our Necks: Essays On Race In America’ explores racial injustice while sharing sobering realities on race and criminal justice. His book educates readers about these long-standing issues.

“It is considered by critics as one of the most influential and poignant collections of honest prose. It confronts uncomfortable truths, ongoing disparities, and complexities of race relations in recent years. It is important for understanding how incarceration rates impact the community and the efforts to bridge equality gaps.”

He writes: “People of color keep getting told how much better things are today. yet we see the same things happening that occurred 50-60 years ago. While we have seen improvements, we have not seen complete equality.”

“Get Your Knee Off Our Necks” is a powerful book that helps readers feel heard, find healing, and make sense of their experiences. It also reminds us of the progress being made toward creating a more equal future. The author’s words cultivate empathy for those who experience racism and help us better understand the systems that perpetuate racial inequality and the importance of fighting against it.
The author emphasizes how individual biases can impact society as a whole and offers practical strategies for reducing prejudice in our daily lives.

“Get Your Knee Off Our Necks’ is a powerful 400-page testament to the experiences of Black men and women. It serves as a brutal reminder of a haunting past that continues to echo in today’s society.

“Get Your Knee Off Our Necks: Essays On Race In America” By Isaac Madison

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