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Alderin Ordell

    Alderin je sociální aktivista a rodič. Vyrůstal v sociálně a tvůrčím způsobem stagnujícím prostředí malého bělošského města a každý den svého života se snažil přerůst své kořeny. Jeho dílo se zaměřuje na témata, která často vycházejí z jeho vlastních zkušeností a pozorování, a snaží se nabídnout nový pohled na běžné motivy.

    While White Men Sleep
    • While White Men Sleep

      • 422 stránek
      • 15 hodin čtení

      When Mandy Jones was a child, her mother was killed by a cluster bomb, setting the stage for her future. Following President Trump's election in 2016, Mandy joins protests in Portland, Oregon, where she captures national attention with a passionate interview. This moment sparks the Oya Movement, named after the African goddess of revolution, which demands an end to racial injustice, the dominance of wealthy white men, and the oppressive Military-Industrial Complex affecting marginalized communities across the US. As Oya's protests escalate, including kidnappings of officials and corporate boycotts, the movement draws the ire of white nationalists in power who are unwilling to relinquish their wealth or influence. The stakes are high: Mandy and Oya's actions could either lead to transformative societal change or plunge the nation into chaos and unrest. This powerful and provocative narrative by Alderin Ordell examines the deep-rooted issues plaguing America, with characters that embody the struggles we all face. The story serves as an edgy, contemporary call to action, keeping readers engaged and on edge throughout.

      While White Men Sleep2021