In Defiance
20 Abolitionists You Were Never Taught in School
Interlink Publishing Group Inc · Print & ebook · April 1, 2025
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- Who it’s for
- Profiles of 20 abolitionists bring their activism, sacrifices, and words into view.
- Themes
- Abolition and freedom, Justice and activism, Preserving suppressed history
- Genres
- Slavery Studies, Activist Lives, Black & African American Lives
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In Defiance: 20 Abolitionists You Were Never Taught in School uncovers the untold stories of individuals who risked their lives to fight enslavement, serving as a compelling call for justice and the preservation of history. This book brings to light the often-suppressed stories of those who risked everything to end enslavement. Profiling 20 Black and white men and women, the book highlights their courage, activism, and unwavering commitment to freedom.
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Through vivid vignettes, including their own words, their struggles and sacrifices come to life. Amid ongoing efforts to erase history, these stories serve as a powerful corrective—meant to challenge, inspire, and ignite action. Co-authored by Tom Weiner, a Northampton-based writer, educator, and anti-racist activist, and Dr. Amilcar Shabazz, professor and former president of the National Council for Black Studies, the book weaves their perspectives into the narrative, emphasizing the importance of learning from the past. For fans of The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander and The Color of Abolition by Linda Hirshman, In Defiance is both a testament to those who fought for justice and an inspiration for those who continue the struggle today.
Abolitionist Vignettes
Profiles of 20 abolitionists bring their activism, sacrifices, and words into view.
Come here for
- Vignettes profiling 20 Black and white abolitionists
- Abolitionists’ own words alongside their struggles and sacrifices
Expect
- Black and white men and women who fought enslavement
- Stories framed around freedom, justice, and preserving history
Where it sits
| Slavery Studies | 51% |
|---|---|
| Activist Lives | 30% |
| Black & African American Lives | 23% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Black & African American Lives
- Civil War Era
- Race & Ethnic Relations
- Authors
- Tom Weiner, Amilcar Shabazz
- Publisher
- Interlink Publishing Group Inc
- Published
- April 1, 2025
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Abolition and freedom · Justice and activism · Preserving suppressed history
- Reading lane
- Black & African American Lives