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The Race Awakening of 2020: A 6-Step Guide for Moving Forward
An inflection point in society may have finally been reached. Meaningful discussions are being had about race. Marshall Shepherd offers 6 practical steps that we can all do to move the needle beyond social media activism, anger, apologies, and superficial activities. Shepherd uses a series of events that played out in the Spring 2020 and his own personal journey as a black male to advance meaningful actions that you can do right now in your homes, local communities and beyond.
53 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 16, 2020
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June 18, 2020
A Personal Witness and A Social Call to Action
Dr. Shepherd is an accomplished meteorologist and a black American raising a family in a country that has not come to terms with our racism. I appreciated the personal details he shares as he speaks to me about what I can do (I am white and living with the benefits of my privilege) to engage systemic racism. It is a short read but describes a long journey that I hope will not falter in the days and years to come.
Dr. Shepherd is an accomplished meteorologist and a black American raising a family in a country that has not come to terms with our racism. I appreciated the personal details he shares as he speaks to me about what I can do (I am white and living with the benefits of my privilege) to engage systemic racism. It is a short read but describes a long journey that I hope will not falter in the days and years to come.
July 16, 2020
Reconciliation
The race awakening is a short, kind, handbook for racial reconciliation. Written in a style both personal and earnest, it contains actionable steps for moving forward. I recommend it as an excellent starter text.
The race awakening is a short, kind, handbook for racial reconciliation. Written in a style both personal and earnest, it contains actionable steps for moving forward. I recommend it as an excellent starter text.
June 27, 2020
Book 11 of 2020
The Race Awakening of 2020: A 6-Step Guide for Moving Forward by Dr. Marshall Shepherd
Dr. Shepherd is a friend of mine and a renowned professor and speaker in the atmospheric and climate sciences. I have long appreciated his thoughts on numerous subjects, so I didn’t hesitate to purchase this book. The book chronicles some of Dr. Shepherd’s experiences as a Black man and his thoughts on how we can move forward. It contains a very concise action plan for non-Black people to consider and act upon. If you’ve felt bewildered as to your first steps in anti-racism, or want to see if you’re on the right course, this book is for you. I highly recommend this read for everyone.
The Race Awakening of 2020: A 6-Step Guide for Moving Forward by Dr. Marshall Shepherd
Dr. Shepherd is a friend of mine and a renowned professor and speaker in the atmospheric and climate sciences. I have long appreciated his thoughts on numerous subjects, so I didn’t hesitate to purchase this book. The book chronicles some of Dr. Shepherd’s experiences as a Black man and his thoughts on how we can move forward. It contains a very concise action plan for non-Black people to consider and act upon. If you’ve felt bewildered as to your first steps in anti-racism, or want to see if you’re on the right course, this book is for you. I highly recommend this read for everyone.
August 12, 2020
The author is a professor of meteorology. He writes from personal experience and observations. Writing style is simple and straightforward, and it’s a very quick read. Good introduction for someone who hasn’t dug into the topic before.
August 23, 2020
Reading this book with true sub-surface introspection was a true awakening for those of us raised in a microaggression culture and family. The courage to act on what is found is the next step. Dr. Shepherd is truly a light in a dark time in our world. This is a must read.
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