Dear Martin: Exploring the Why | Nic Stone

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In Nic Stone’s debut novel Dear Martin, lead character Justyce McAllister is racially profiled by a white cop, prompting him to begin a journal to the late Dr. King. Like many Americans, Stone was deeply affected by the deaths of Trayvon Martin and Michael Brown—young, unarmed African American men who were killed without provocation. In response, she wrote Dear Martin, a project considering current affairs through the lens of Martin Luther King Jr.’s teachings. The book—and its companion novel Dear Justyce—both became instant New York Times bestsellers for their poignant exploration on the effects of systemic racism on the lives of African American youths.

In this gripping talk, Stone draws from the themes in her work, while stressing the need for equity, accountability, and empowerment in reshaping our society toward antiracism. We must deconstruct the world as it is if we are to build a better one, says Stone. Her talk highlights the importance of human connection in carrying Dr. King’s dream forward into a more tangible reality. Audiences will come away enlightened and motivated to act as a force for social change.

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