Freddie Gray

Freddie Gray was a Black resident of Baltimore. In April of 2015, he was arrested by police officers on insubstantial charges. Gray soon died, and evidence strongly suggested that the police caused his death through excessive force and criminal negligence. Gray was 25 years old upon his death. Gray’s death sparked widespread protests and unrest in Baltimore. This book focuses on those days of unrest, as well as the underlying systemic injustices (such as racism, police brutality, and economic inequality) that led to that unrest.

Wes Moore and Erica L. Green

Wes Moore and Erica L. Green are the book’s co-authors. Moore was born in Baltimore, and his family struggled with economic hardships. Moore managed to rise above his circumstances, and he is now a successful entrepreneur and social justice activist. However, Moore directly acknowledges that he is an exception to usual social and economic dynamics...