44 pages 1 hour read

Brittany Barnett

A Knock at Midnight: A Story of Hope, Justice, and Freedom

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2020

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Essay Topics

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What about Barnett’s background and identity enabled her to relate so closely with Sharanda Jones?

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What were the commonalities in the stories of the incarcerated clients that Barnett represented? Use examples from the text to support your response.

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How and why were Black Americans so disproportionately targeted and punished in the War on Drugs?