Through historical figures like Nat Turner, Marshall "Major" Taylor, Rosa Parks, James Baldwin, and Frantz Fanon, the chapter draws parallels between personal acts of defiance and monumental movements of resistance. These figures rejected silence, choosing instead to confront systems of oppression with unwavering courage. Turner’s rebellion, Taylor’s victories, Parks’ refusal to give up her seat, and Baldwin’s piercing truths each demonstrate that true liberation is not granted-it is seized. Their stories are a call to action, challenging readers to recognize that their anger and their voice are tools for reclaiming dignity and humanity.
The chapter emphasizes that anger, often seen as des...