So You Want to Talk About Race - OpenRiver Bookwyrm

English language

Published Dec. 7, 2018

ISBN:: 978-1-58005-677-9

So You Want to Talk About Race is a 2018 non-fiction book by Ijeoma Oluo. Each chapter title is a question about race in contemporary America. Oluo outlines her opinions on the topics as well as advice about how to talk about the issues. The book received positive critical reception, with renewed interest following the May 2020 murder of George Floyd, after which the book re-entered The New York Times Best Seller list.

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raveller@outside.ofa.dog reviewed So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo

Clarity to start conversations and move into action

5 stars

There is so much clarity in this book. I'm a white person who has been doing anti-racist work for decades, and I still get muddled when trying to talk to people about things like cultural appropriation and microaggressions. Ijeoma is gifted as combining personal stories with impactful, concise summaries of emotionally charged topics. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to take steps toward equality.