Where in the GTA is Alex Haley’s Book?
My last stop was Toronto. Disheartened by previous encounters with major bookstores, I found that Indigo as another mass distributor, was quite disappointing. Demographics were the source of the issue, according to the sales associate. Demographics an issue in the heart of Toronto? There I was, brushed away once again. The absolute final destination was the internet. The Amazon/Chapters hybrid site was not too useful. Roots seem to be lost in the oblivion, but the Da Vinci Code could be at my door step within 24 hours. Who would have thought blatant oppression and discrimination would be found in a house of knowledge? I am sure there are, were and will be plenty of African American people, young people, who will be disgusted by the lack of representation of the Black author and Black history. Some will say it is just another issue to add to the list. But this is another example of the subtle and silent racism that goes unnoticed in our society. Getting the Brush Off Just as I was brush
