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Speaking of race : how to have antiracist conversations that bring us together

Call Number

  • 305.8 R6463 (CEN)

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Publication Information

New York : The Experiment, 2021.

Physical Description

131 pages ; 16 cm

Summary

"From a scholar of communication, a guide to healing our fractured discourse on race and racism by infusing the topic with more constructive and enriching dialogue"--

Contents

  • Why do disagreements about racism go so badly?
  • Accusations of racism as acts of respect and kindness
  • It's not about intentions
  • Defining racism
  • Assume nothing
  • Listen
  • Consider context
  • Thinking about thinking
  • Understanding the role of privilege
  • Don't make the discussion about you
  • Six common reasons people say something is racist
  • Racism isn't about white people's feelings
  • Key things to remember in the heat of the moment
  • A final note.

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