Twenty Dollars and Change: Harriet Tubman and t. Lusane, Holloway**

Name: Twenty Dollars and Change: Harriet Tubman and t. Lusane, Holloway**
Brand: City Lights Books

City Lights Books

Explore the ongoing struggle for radical democracy and racial justice in "Twenty Dollars and Change" by Clarence Lusane. This compelling book places Harriet Tubman's legacy within a long tradition of resistance, illuminating the fight for an America where her emancipatory vision prevails. Delve into the current reckoning with racism and the battle over historical narratives. Lusane argues that racist historical accounts and pervasive social inequities are deeply intertwined, and transforming one can lead to the transformation of the other. Using the debate over the twenty-dollar bill as a lens, "Twenty Dollars and Change" examines the nation's ongoing confrontation with the legacies of slavery and white supremacy. It connects the fight against unjust social conditions with the push to reshape public symbols, emphasizing that honoring certain lives reflects whose basic rights are deemed worthy of protection. Product Summary: City Lights Books, Paperback, English, 395 pages, ISBN 9780872868854. This book analyzes the historical struggle for racial justice and its connection to American democracy, featuring Harriet Tubman and Andrew Jackson.