Are You Still a Slave?

Are You Still a Slave? by Shahrazad Ali, published in 1994, continues the author’s trend of offering provocative commentary on social and cultural issues affecting the Black community. In this book, Ali explores the concept of mental and social "slavery" among African Americans, addressing topics like historical oppression, economic dependency, and cultural influences that she argues limit self-determination and personal freedom within the Black community.

Ali uses a direct and often controversial tone to challenge readers, encouraging them to question their beliefs and behaviors. The book critiques societal pressures that, according to Ali, perpetuate forms of dependency and prevent African Americans from achieving complete autonomy. Her approach has sparked both debate and criticism, similar to her other works, as some find her views to be polarizing and lacking in empirical support.