Why read So You Want to Talk about Race?

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n So You Want to Talk About Race, editor-at-large of The Establishment Ijeoma Oluo offers a contemporary, accessible take on the racial landscape in America, addressing head-on such issues as privilege, police brutality, intersectionality, micro-aggressions, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the "N" word. Perfectly positioned to bridge the gap…

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2 authors picked So You Want to Talk about Race as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Jeannie Gainsburg

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Honestly, I’ve been searching for a book like the one I wrote (i.e., a guidebook for allies to the LGBTQ+ communities) only around the issue of race, and I’ve been struggling to find one.

This book by Ijeoma Oluo came the closest for me. Although it’s less of a guidebook and more of a book of essays on race in America, Ijeoma Oluo does a great job of weaving in practical tips for allyship using a tone of kindness, forgiveness, and respect, which I really appreciate.

From Jeannie's list on allies wanting to create a better world.

Wendy-O Matik

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If you seriously care about racial healing, you have to read this book. White people are so damn afraid to say the wrong thing or to offend anyone when it comes to the topic of race, that we end up not saying anything at all. And silence is death to a movement. If you care about Black and Brown lives, then this book will shake you up in a good way, and remind you of the importance of being a good listener to the concerns of people of color. When you listen, you can have empathy. When you have empathy,…

From Wendy-O's list on to ignite the revolution and smash patriarchy.