Wade in the water

"In this zine, a collection of 13 young Black Americans - artists, activists, musicians, writers, and scholars - share their own experiences with American anti-Blackness, their thoughts on the movement, and how they've copied along the way. Together they form an emotional and empowering snapshot of Black life in the midst of changing tides." -- Page 4 of cover. This compilation zine includes writing, art, and interviews with young Black Americans about their experiences in 2015. Topics discussed include the Black Lives Matter movement, political activism, negotiating Blackness, and gaining racial consciousness. There is a timeline of Black Lives Matter-related events and incidents, beginning with the death of Trayvon Martin in 2012. The zine includes quotations from W.E.B. DuBois, Pilot Viruet, Claudia Rankine, and James Baldwin. There is a resource and reading list.