In Scalawag: A White Southerners Journey through Segregation to Human Rights Activism, Dr. Edward Peeples traces his personal journey from being compliant with the status quo of racial codes to becoming a fighter for social justice. His journey was never an easy one, but his experiences remind us of two important principles: we must remember to examine our positions, biases, and ideologies, and to understand the toll that justice seeking takes on the body and soul. Peeples blends narrative with critical social commentary and reflection to present us with a memoir that demonstrates the necessity of cultivating self-reflexivity and self-care in the midst of the struggle.
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