A raw and unflinching look at life in Compton.Crooked Out of Compton illuminates the lives of people struggling within a marginalized community. These short stories remind us that many American institutions have failed to live up to their promises, and the characters grapple with the consequences of systemic inequality.Dowell depicts the inhabitants of South L.A. with powerful urgency and humanity. Experience their flawed striving and their give-me...

Right-wing governments all over the globe seek to define enemies for their citizens, often singling out the most vulnerable among them. Before his re-election at the close of 2024, Donald Trump in the United States declared that his political critics, many of whom belong to marginalized groups, are his enemies, disturbingly calling them "The Enemy Within." Rainy Weather Days embraces this title for its third volume in the spirit of resistance.Part 1 of volume 3 comprises pieces acc...