{"product_id":"this-is-the-fire-what-i-say-to-my-friends-about-racism","title":"This Is the Fire: What I Say to My Friends About Racism","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eDon Lemon, the host of CNN Tonight, is a popular Black prime-time anchor who offers a searing and poetic ultimatum to America to resist racism with love. He reflects on his slave ancestors, upbringing in segregation, and adult confrontations with politicians, activists, and scholars. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 224 pages\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 03 June 2021\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Little, Brown \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e\\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Popularity of CNN Tonight with Don Lemon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe host of CNN Tonight with Don Lemon has experienced an unprecedented surge in popularity, making him one of the most sought-after figures in the media landscape. As America's sole Black prime-time anchor, Lemon's daily monologues on racism, antiracism, the failures of the Trump administration, and the systemic flaws of America have resonated deeply with millions of fans. His urgent, deeply personal, and captivating plea for change has ignited a nationwide movement, inspiring individuals to take action and confront the deep-rooted issues that plague our society.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn his book, Lemon takes us on a journey through his life, beginning with a letter to one of his Black nephews. He shares his slave ancestors' stories, his upbringing in the shadows of segregation, and his adult confrontations with politicians, activists, and scholars. Through his reporting and reflections, Lemon offers a searing and poetic ultimatum to America. He visits the slave port where a direct ancestor was shackled and shipped to America, recalls a slave uprising in Louisiana, and takes us to the heart of the 2020 protests in New York City.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLemon's message is clear: We must resist racism every single day. We must resist it with love, compassion, and understanding. He challenges us to look beyond our differences and work together to build a more just and equitable society. His book is a powerful testament to the resilience and determination of the Black community, and a call to action for all Americans to join the fight against racism.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs we continue to navigate the challenges of a divided nation, Lemon's book serves as a reminder that we can overcome even the most daunting obstacles if we come together as one. His words inspire hope and remind us that change is possible, but it requires the collective effort of every single person. Let us take heed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 340g\\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 148 x 216 x 25 (mm)\\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780316257572\\n                            \\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Don Lemon","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44099355214074,"sku":"9780316257572","price":17.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/109e791e95b1c16f0dd29748b2495b5e.jpg?v=1633487758","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/this-is-the-fire-what-i-say-to-my-friends-about-racism","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}