Slanted
Subtitle: how an Asian American troublemaker took on the Supreme Court
By: Simon Tam
Publisher: Troublemaker Press
Published: 2019
Place of publication: Nashville
Language: eng
Number of pages: 321
ISBN-13: 9781733629102
Subjects: Trademarks; Freedom of speech; Slants (Musical group)
Description: "When Simon Tam started an American dance rock band called The Slants, he didn't realize that he was starting an entire movement around freedom of expression and discussions on identity. The band flipped stereotypes with their bombastic live shows and community activism. But when Simon applied to register a trademark on the band's name, the government dragged him all the way to the Supreme Court of the United States. [This book] is the story of an indomitable spirit who so believes in the idea of justice that he's willing to risk everything along the way for the dignity of self-identity. Simon provides a deeply personal account that will take you from anime conventions to the Surpreme Court, all in the name of justice. The story provides a raw look at our legal system with unflinching honesty and offers timely insights on freedom of speech, how to connect with others we disagree with, and the power of music."--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.