Zed Wondemu
SLANTED JUSTICE
A JOURNEY THROUGH INEQUITY AND RESILIENCE
In “Slanted Justice,” Zed Wondemu offers a poignant exploration of her experiences with systemic inequities as an Ethiopian immigrant in America. Through gripping narratives and personal anecdotes, Zed sheds light on the challenges she faced while navigating a legal system that often seems stacked against marginalized communities.
This powerful book highlights the struggles of individuals confronting injustice, providing a raw and honest account of the obstacles that many face in their pursuit of equality.
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Introduction About The Author
CONFRONTING INJUSTICE AND EMBRACING HOPE
Zed Wondemu has served the Washington area in different capacities for over 40 years. She started gift shops and restaurants and used her business to help others gain employment and provide jobs. She mentored and made young people marketable to the Western workforce. Zed enjoys investing her time, resources, and energy in people (investment in humans versus capital investment).
Born in Ethiopia, Zed Wondemu has combined her remarkable drive with a desire to promote/educate the love of her culture (Ethiopian culture) through sharing good food and Ethiopian hospitality. She has become one of DC’s most successful foreign born women restaurateurs. Zed is the “Board Emeriti” of numerous local organizations, including the National Restaurant Association, Restaurant Association of Metro Washington, and National Restaurant Association Education Foundation.
Zed’s Ethiopian Restaurant opened in Georgetown in 1988. As owner, president, and manager, Zed presided over a restaurant that had become an area favorite, winning critical acclaim from the Washingtonian as “one of Washington’s 100 Very Best Restaurants” for twenty-three years. She was also involved in real estate ventures in the USA, Ethiopia, and Bulgaria. The food and atmosphere were so popular that Zed added a second location in Gainesville, Virginia.
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SLANTED JUSTICE
BY ZED WONDEMU
In this book Zed Wondemu intricately weaves her narrative with broader societal issues, creating a compelling tapestry that highlights the intersection of race, immigration, and the legal system.
The book serves as both a memoir and a social commentary, Zed’s storytelling is both candid and evocative, drawing readers into her world as she navigates the challenges of cultural adjustment, discrimination, and the quest for justice.
Through her experiences, she sheds light on the often-overlooked struggles of those seeking a better life while confronting systemic barriers, making her narrative both relatable and enlightening.
