This Is the Fire: What I Say to My Friends About Racism

What inspired the title This is the Fire? Who was Don Lemon’s major inspiration for this book, and how does Lemon connect his writing to that person’s works?

In Ghana, Lemon questioned what his life would be like had his family not been forced into slavery. What benefits did he consider? How did his mother’s perspective differ from his?

Analyze two examples of altercations between the police and Black civilians. How do they expose ongoing issues with law enforcement in America? What are the obstacles to long-term solutions?