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weaverse's review against another edition
5.0
Such an important book. I’m currently a student studying sociology, so I was familiar with much of the terminology that Fleming uses, but she breaks the concepts down *so well* - perhaps more clearly and concisely than I’ve ever heard any sociologist do - and makes this book truly accessible for the masses. This is not “academic jargon;” it is a practical, eye-opening, no BS kind of book. As Fleming puts it, she’s “not gonna hold your hand.” I’m grateful for Fleming’s work, especially the many ideas for action she suggests at the end of the book. After all, this is, as Fleming states, a “lifelong work.”
katerintree's review against another edition
5.0
Extremely good, accessible, engaging, & containing clear action steps. Also a quick read with moments of humor, strongly recommend.
ashemarsh's review against another edition
5.0
This book is the type of energy I want to bring to my anti racism work. As a white woman she challenged me to challenge racist friends, family, co workers and make people uncomfortable, because Black women are sick of calling people out.
katiez0314's review against another edition
4.0
This is a challenging book to read—but a necessary one. It has many similarities to White Fragility but a much deeper dive into learning about race and racism as written by a Black woman, which WF couldn’t do. I learned a lot from this book and I took my time with it intentionally. Another one I treated like a textbook and underlined, highlighted, and annotated. Also, she’s hilarious.
jryan88's review against another edition
5.0
This hard-hitting exposé on race in the U.S. opened my eyes even more to the deep-rooted racial issues in the world and the systemic nature of racism. Fleming is intelligent, witty, brutally honest, educated, genuine, and meaningful in her analysis of race in America. I learned quite a lot reading this and it helped me scrutinize how race and privilege play a role in my own life. I recommend this for anyone who is serious about learning more about and tackling issues of racism in our society.
jmbq_reads's review against another edition
4.0
Another really helpful and down-to-earth explanation of racism, white supremacy, and why we all need to educate ourselves more on these sensitive but critical topics.
persnickety_9's review
5.0
This. Book. Is. Fire. My favorite book I’ve read this year. I wish I could give it ten stars. Fleming has such a personable writing style, so you feel as if you’re having a conversation with her. She breaks down concepts so well, and really opened my eyes to new things. She explores how pervasive racism is, and all of the different ways/avenue this system manifests, including through media, failure to uphold intersectionality, and interracial relationships.I ordered a hard copy ASAP, and I can’t wait to re-read it multiple times so I can become more racially literate and explore different avenues to help make change. I wish I could describe how obsessed I am with this book. Everyone needs to read it.