Let's Talk Race by Fern L. Johnson, Marlene G. Fine
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Description Racial equity begins with meaningful interracial conversations. Let's Talk Race: A Guide for White People explores why white people struggle to talk about race, why we need to talk about race to energize social action, and how to create the safe spaces for these conversations to take place.
Publisher Description
Racial equity begins with meaningful interracial conversations. Let's Talk Race: A Guide for White People explores why white people struggle to talk about race, why we need to talk about race to energise social action, and how to create the safe spaces for these conversations to take place.Real conversations about racism need to start nowLet's Talk Race confronts why white people struggle to talk about race, why we need to own this problem, and how we can learn to do the work ourselves and stop expecting Black people to do it for us.Written by two specialists in race relations and parents of two adopted African American sons, the book provides unique insights and practical guidance, richly illustrated with personal examples, anecdotes, research findings, and prompts for personal reflection and conversations about race.Coverage includes:Seeing the varied forms of racismHow we normalise and privilege whitenessEssential and often unknown elements of Black history that inform the presentRacial disparities in education, health, criminal justice, and wealthUnderstanding racially-linked cultural differencesHow to find conversational partners and create safe spaces for conversationsConversational do's and don'ts.Let's Talk Race is for all white people who want to face the challenges of talking about race and working towards justice and equity.
Author Biography
Fern L. Johnson, PhD, is Senior Research Scholar and Professor Emerita at Clark University, specializing in race, culture, and language. Her publications include Speaking Culturally and Imaging in Advertising, and many journal articles. She is a seasoned speaker and workshop facilitator. Fern co-authored, with Marlene Fine, The Interracial Adoption Option, which draws on their experience as white parents of African American sons. She lives near Boston, Massachusetts.Marlene G. Fine, PhD, is Professor Emerita at Simmons University, specializing in cultural diversity, leadership, and dialogue. She authored Building Successful Multicultural Organizations, and her articles appear in a broad range of journals. She is a seasoned speaker and workshop facilitator. Marlene co-authored, with Fern Johnson, The Interracial Adoption Option, which draws on their experience as white parents of African American sons. She lives near Boston, Massachusetts.
Details ISBN 0865719535 ISBN-13 9780865719538 Title Let's Talk Race Author Fern L. Johnson, Marlene G. Fine Format Paperback Year 2021 Pages 192 Publisher New Society Publishers GE_Item_ID:137837048; About Us
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