This celebration of Black resistance, from protests to art to sermons to joy, offers a blueprint for the fight for freedom and justice — and ideas for how each of us can contribute

Many of us are facing unparalleled attacks on our democracy, our privacy, and our hard-won civil rights. If you’re Dark in america, this isn’t new. As Colorlines editors Akiba Solomon and Kenrya Rankin show, Black Americans subvert and withstand life-threatening forces being a matter of course. In these web pages, leading organizers, artists, journalists, comedians, and filmmakers present wisdom on how they fight White colored supremacy. It’s a must-read for anybody new to level of resistance work, and for the next generation of leaders creating a better future.

Featuring contributions from:

Ta-Nehisi CoatesTarana BurkeHarry Belafonteadrienne maree brownAlicia GarzaPatrisse Khan-CullorsReverend Dr. Valerie BridgemanKiese LaymonJamilah Lemieux Robin DG KelleyDamon YoungMichael ArceneauxHanif Abdurraqib

Dr. Yaba Blay

Diamond Stingily

Amanda Seales

Imani Perry

Denene Millner

Kierna Mayo

John Jennings

Dr. Joy Harden Bradford

Tongo Eisen-Martin