*4.5
this anthology was very informative and certainly a good start on an abolitionist's journey. for me it was a little too basic and vague, i enjoyed the parts the most that went into detail and retold personal experience or particular cases.
i understand that many critisize the cover (why you can certainly take from the other reviews) and i don't wish to talk over this criticism. i do, however, know that there are many black women who have always been on the forefront of this fight, and i feel that their perspective deserves to be seen, too.

Readable collection, though my interest waned at certain parts. The essays, either hit or miss, ran a bit short in length and detail. At times repetitive, at times a little elementary and disjointed. Was hoping for more.

Black women do not need to be the cover. Black women and girls are more likely to be victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and homicide. We need the police the most out of any other community. Using the rhetoric he uses, then putting a black woman on the cover does us no good. Colin is detached from the real world, and the real problems in the black community.