Pigeon Books in Albert Road, Southsea stocked up on educational books, which address issues surrounding race and how to fight racism, following the Black Lives Matter protests following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis the last week.
The 46-year-old was overpowered by a police officer who is now charged with third degree murder.
Husband and wife duo, Mel and Phil Davies, owners of the store, have received many book orders in recent days. Why do I no longer talk about race to whites, by Reni Eddo-Lodge, and Me and white supremacy, by Layla F Saad, and decided to stock up on similar books.
The Southsea couple also donate £ 1 from the sale of every educational book sold to the Minnesota Freedom Fund – a non-profit program that pays criminal bail and immigration bail for those who can’t afford it and s ‘endeavor to end the cash deposit. Minnesota and across the United States.
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Mel said, “As we continue our own education about racial inequalities, we want to make sure that we don’t take advantage of the work of others without giving something back to affected communities, which is why we donate a portion of the selling costs.
“Supporting the movement is so important and these books are great for anyone who wants to learn.”
The demand for books is now so high that some have to be reprinted.
You can order the books from pigeonbooks.co.uk
