Southbound

A Move at age ten from a Detroit suburb to Chattanooga in 1984 introduces Anjali Enjeti to a world of Confederate flags, Bible verses, and whiteness, shaping her understanding of identity and activism. Her debut collection, Southbound, features twenty essays exploring topics like white feminism, voter suppression, gun violence, and the rise of nationalism, offering insights into social and political issues. Enjeti's personal and journalistic perspective highlights the complexities of race, community, and social change in contemporary America.