Stamped from the Beginning

Wow. This book was incredibly powerful and informative about the American History of Racism. 

When reading through some of the history, it was like I was reading about the Black Lives Matters movements, and the 2020 Protests. 

I was appalled and horrified to learn gynecological studies started on female slaves, and worse - they were not granted anesthesia. 

There are so many ways this book proves that while history does not repeat itself, history does rhyme. While the history of American Racism is rage-inducing, saddening, and fraught, I found myself hopeful for real change by the end of the book.

Note: This book ends with Obama's administration, but since then, we have seen underrepresented representation for women and POC in America's Federal Government. I remain hopeful we are unable to fully go back to an all white, all male Federal Government, and I remain hopeful we will be able to turn back racist policies from the past. I do not think the latter will happen in my lifetime, but I am hopeful it will happen.