Brian Benson is a writer, teacher, and wanderer. Read more.

Brian Benson is a writer, teacher, and wanderer. Read more.

 

“This Is Not For You tells a story that punctures the myths of Portland, Oregon as a progressive utopia. From education to police policy, Brown dismantles systemic racism in a story that drives to the heart, because he was there—and tried to fix it. Put this book on your must-read list.”

— Rene Denfeld, death row investigator and bestselling author of The Child Finder


 
The memoir I co-wrote with activist Richard Brown is out now.  Learn more.

The memoir I co-wrote with activist Richard Brown is out now. Learn more.