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Rashad and Quinn in Jason Reynolds' All American Boys
All American Boys by Jason Reynolds
All American Boys is a 2015 novel by Jason Reynolds that tells the story of two teenagers, Rashad and Quinn, who are caught up in a racially charged incident. Rashad is a black teenager who is beaten by a white police officer, while Quinn is a white teenager who witnesses the incident and records it on his phone. The novel explores the aftermath of the incident, as Rashad and Quinn struggle to come to terms with what happened and the impact it has on their lives.
Rashad
Rashad is a sixteen-year-old black teenager who lives in a poor neighborhood. He is a good student and a talented basketball player, but he is also struggling with the challenges of growing up in a world that is often hostile to young black men. When he is beaten by a white police officer, Rashad is left with physical and emotional scars that will stay with him for the rest of his life.
Quinn
Quinn is a seventeen-year-old white teenager who lives in a wealthy neighborhood. He is a good student and a popular athlete, but he is also struggling with the challenges of growing up in a world that is often unfair to people of color. When he witnesses the beating of Rashad, Quinn is torn between his loyalty to his friends and his conscience. He eventually decides to record the incident on his phone, which leads to the officer being fired and charged with a crime.
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