Black Lives Matter - a podcast by BBC Radio 1

Author, Angie Thomas was born in Jackson, Mississippi, a place known for being an area with strong racial tensions. Angie witnessed a lot of racism and unfair treatment of black people growing up, including a shootout when she was just 6 years old. The day after, her mother took her to the library in an attempt to open her eyes to the good in the world and this trip inspired her to start writing. Angie's first book 'The Hate U Give' shines a light on issues that African Americans face and sheds light on the #BlackLivesMatter movement. Last month she released her second book 'On the Come Up', which highlights how black people are represented in the media. Angie tells Katie and Dr.Radha about her experiences of racism in America and opens up about what it's really like being a black woman in today's society.

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