So You Want to Talk About Race
By Ijeoma Oluo
- Release Date: 2019-09-24
- Genre: Social Science
Description
In this #1 New York Times bestseller, Ijeoma Oluo offers a revelatory examination of race in America
Protests against racial injustice and white supremacy have galvanized millions around the world. The stakes for transformative conversations about race could not be higher. Still, the task ahead seems daunting, and it’s hard to know where to start. How do you tell your boss her jokes are racist? Why did your sister-in-law hang up on you when you had questions about police reform? How do you explain white privilege to your white, privileged friend?
In So You Want to Talk About Race, Ijeoma Oluo guides readers of all races through subjects ranging from police brutality and cultural appropriation to the model minority myth in an attempt to make the seemingly impossible possible: honest conversations about race, and about how racism infects every aspect of American life.
"Simply put: Ijeoma Oluo is a necessary voice and intellectual for these times, and any time, truth be told." ―Phoebe Robinson, New York Times bestselling author of You Can't Touch My Hair
Reviews
Racism should end — not like this
1By atom-ドラゴンRacism should end just as much as the “antidote” this book offers. Judging black people by the amount of melanin in their skin is just as bad as judging white people by that factor. I’m multiracial — black, white, and Native American — and I think all multiracial people are evidence that skin color itself has no objective moral aspect.To quote spongebob
2By Duck lover 27Am I a pretty white supremacist? Because I’m white people also watch that episodeTalk about race.
1By -Frank-No one really wants to talk about race. As soon as you bring facts and stats to it you get called a racist.It was ok
3By VirgoVenusIt had some points.Cool Heads Prevail
5By AhjgdActually read it(till the end), because it’s probably not what you assumed it would be during the first few chapters.Making money from the biggest lie of the century.
1By IanMack5000Systemic racism does not exist. I am not planning to read this book.Ok...so you got my attention, but
1By LauraHzPage one was a turn off! What about a self identity crisis is based on racism? While I am not a black woman I did experience all of the issues the writer faced. Clothes that didn’t fit my body, not being considered magazine beautiful, being too loud and opinionated. Not getting those jobs I wanted and others being hired. Why are these problems your race? Everyone has them, not just POC, especially if you are from lower to middle class incomes. There are bars and neighborhoods in my area I wouldn’t feel comfortable in.. GET OVER YOURSELVES PEOPLE.A must read!!
5By MarkEseaAre you interested in ending racism? Then this is a book to start with. Don’t get comfortable, you have work to do.Amazing fundamental and guideline
5By Mj444I have been blown away what I have learned of the constant systematic racism. I love how how Ijeoma provide guideline to move the needle. ThankI found this to be a necessary read for all..
5By Redd1026I found this to be a excellent read.
