Thesis and theme in the hate u give?

A predominant theme in The Hate U Give is racism, especially how it manifests in violence and police brutality. Starr faces discrimination and prejudice from her white classmates and from white police officers-for her friend Khalil, this prejudice is fatal. Another theme is bravery, as Starr must be brave enough to stand up to an unjust system and explore her own identity within the narrative. Another theme is healing and grieving as a result of violence. The entire Garden Heights community must find ways to cope with Khalil's death, and their outrage and pain is expressed in myriad ways.