Getting on Code

In "Getting on Code," former NFL player turned activist and artist Aaron Maybin channels his energies into a powerful new role as a voice for social change. Published on February 15, 2022, this compelling book captures Maybin's deep reflections and ambitious plans aimed at addressing the pressing challenges facing Black communities in America. From the urgent need for economic opportunities, improved educational facilities, decent housing, to dismantling the prison industrial complex and the ongoing War on Drugs, Maybin's narrative is both a rallying cry and a blueprint for building a more equitable society. His exploration of broader cultural issues like masculinity and cancel culture, alongside his call to rejuvenate and unite Black families and communities, makes this book a profound read for high school students engaged in economic justice, criminal justice reform, education equity, and racial justice. "Getting on Code" is not just a collection of thoughts but a clarion call to action, urging communities to organize, unify, and create lasting change.