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Frequently Asked White Questions by Alex Khasnabish, Ajay Parasram

yetanothersusan's review against another edition

informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

4.0

Similar to Dear White Friend: The Realities of Race, the Power of Relationships and Our Path to Equity by Melvin J. Gravely II, this book is written as a gentle introduction into systemic racism and what white people can do. It isn't a sweeping manifesto and is written in a very open manner, very much aware that people with privilege quickly get defensive when they feel (incorrectly) threatened. For someone who is already working on themselves, this might not be a great resource, but more of a refresher or reminder of the basics. For someone who is just starting their journey, this can be an excellent starting point to check their own biases. As an American, it was refreshing to read a different perspective from another country as the authors are Canadian. I also appreciated that the discussion was not limited to the mistreatment of Blacks, but included may minority groups and the concept of intersectionality. The book is short and written is concise well thought out chapters. It would be good book to own, post-it note, and refer to again and again as one navigates being a more anti-racist member of society.

Thanks to NetGalley and Fernwood publishing for a copy of the book. This review is my own opinion.