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Espinosa, Ruben. Shakespeare on the Shades of Racism. New York: Routledge, 2021.
Examines Shakespeare through conversations that interrogate the vulnerability of Black and brown people under oppressive structures. The book draws attention to aspects of Shakespeare’s works that illustrate people’s ethical responsibilities in the face of brutal racism. It addresses issues like the murder of unarmed Black people, militarization of the U.S. Mexico border, anti-immigrant laws, and healthcare inequities.