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So You Want to Talk About Race

Ijeoma Oluo

Start date: December 17, 2021

Finish date: January 24, 2022

Why we're reading this: So You Want to Talk About Race is South Side Book Discussion's January selection! This book club will be …more
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Jun 15, 2020 Jeanine rated it it was amazing

Shelves: audiobook

Definitely very eye opening for me! I will be sitting with many of the things in this book for a bit and I want to keep reading a learning so much more!

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Jun 22, 2020 Karna Converse rated it liked it

Shelves: audio-book

A no-nonsense commentary that should make all of us stop and take stock of who we are and who we want to be

Ijeoma Oluo has seen discrimination and has a lot of say about it, including the recognition that those who have discriminated against others may not realize it. She sets out to show how people of color are affected by a white person's words and actions and offers suggestions to help change behavior.

I listened to this as an audio book and only wish OIuo had read it herself. Her words are po ...more

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Apr 25, 2022 Lauren rated it liked it

This book was educational about the terms surrounding racism, feelings of people of color, and how people of color may choose to respond to conversation about race. It was valuable to understand the current social climate. I recognize that I have privilege and need to “sit with the discomfort” this creates for me and others. I do not however agree with all aspects of her views. I struggle with her definition of cultural appropriation and how art appreciation differs from appropriation. Additiona ...more

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Mar 10, 2022 Jolie added it · review of another edition

This is not a book to read and put away on the shelf. This is a book to read and reread and reread. To take things away from it and then step into action. It isn’t a comfortable read, and it’s a very important read. And an important reread. And critical - vital - to use as a guide toward taking action, not just talking.

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Aug 23, 2020 Lisa rated it really liked it

Shelves: hoopla

This book was filled with very practical advice on how to talk about race, as well as how to respond if you are called racist when you aren't intending to be. ...more

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