"Science says the races are biologically equal. So, if they're not equal in society, the only reason why can be racism." (pg. 228-229)

Stamped proclaims loudly that this is not a history book! But it is...not in the traditional sense, but written in a way that someone who does not enjoy reading about history could appreciate. It reads as a historical narrative or historical nonfiction, not a history book. So in a sense, I suppose it's not a history book. I love the informal way the book is written.

I originally read this book because one of my husband's Facebook friends was upset his daughter's English teacher assigned this book for them to read. He feels it's full of inaccuracy and unfairly represents white people as the reason for racism...ok...(Mind you, he did not READ the entire book, he listened in on the audio of a few chapters for his daughter's class.)

Personally, I believe this book is important, I'm sure there are inaccuracies and misrepresentation but overall the message is 100% clear!!!

Speaking of inaccuracies, here are a few I noticed (and you'll also see that they are in no way detrimental to the main theme of the book):
1. In chapter 1, Gomes Eanes de Zurara is named the "World's First Racist". Fine, he was racist, but soon after, in chapter 2, Aristotle's "Human Hierarchy" belief is mentioned. (I'm pretty positive that one could not pin point the first racist, but this isn't my book and the author(s) welcome to their own perspective and opinion.)
2. In chapter 3, the 1688 Germantown Petition Against Slavery is credited to the Mennonites when in fact, the Quakers, a religious group known to be forerunners in their support of the marginalized (think slavery/underground railroad/LBGTQ rights).

4 out of 5 stars because I wish there were suggestions included with how to improve as an antiracist or how to combat racism.