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I think this is my favorite book we read at least this year, and the South Africa chapter felt incredibly relevant for like America in 2020 and I haven’t been able to get it out of my head for days.

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If you find yourself on a street named after Martin Luther King, run! Last thing I expected was a Chris Rock mention in this book (Can't wait for the new season of Fargo). Btw Melvin is a rock star!! Also, Liberty Street, Freedom Street and Hope Street ... a small victory? I actually liked the chapter about Confederate named streets and felt that is how many smaller places in the United States are currently dealing with this for better or worse. As for the South Africa Chapter it is relevant to what is going on in America now, but that wasn't the main thought I was left with. Rather I felt sad on how long it has taken America to start dealing with offensive street signs, statues, team nicknames, etc.. The Civil War ended in 1865. While Apartheid ended in 1994. Finally, NYC shouldn't recognize The Zeckendorf's 520 Park Ave. address or any other made up address.

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