When Your Own Book Gets Caught Up in the Censorship Wars
Robert Samuels on his experience when “His Name Is George Floyd”—the book Samuels co-wrote with Toluse Olorunnipa—was selected for the Memphis Reads program.
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Authors of George Floyd book say Tenn. school censored them
Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnipa, authors of "His Name is George Floyd," say they couldn't distribute their book at a Tennessee school.
Source: rollingout.com
Authors Of George Floyd Book Say They Were Told Not To Discuss Systemic Racism At Public School Speaking Engagement
The Memphis-Shelby County School District is pushing back on these accusations, claiming that there was a “miscommunication.”
Source: essence.com
George Floyd Book Authors Barred From Discussing Systemic Racism At School
The week before the event, the authors said they were also told their book wouldn't be distributed to students who attended the event.
Source: chicagodefender.com
George Floyd biography authors reportedly told not to discuss racism at school speaking engagement
Tennessee county officials pushed back on claims they told the authors of a book about George Floyd not to discuss racism at a high school speaking engagement.
Source: foxnews.com