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A review by bncarlozzi
How to Raise an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi
emotional
informative
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
An amazing;y personal read!Through the lens of the start of his journey of raising his own child, as well as reflecting on his past, Ibram X. Kendi’s How To Raise an Antiracist offers a comprehensive guide for any caregiver on how to raise children — and society — to be antiracist.
Like his book How To Be an Antiracist, I loved how Dr. Kendi used his lived experience as examples throughout the book. It is one thing to be told statistics on students who are victims of racial bias, and another thing to be provided with an account of how those moments feel. Dr. Kendi offers both, asking even the most privileged to take a moment and see the world through the lens of children who deserve to grow up in a better world.
Like his book How To Be an Antiracist, I loved how Dr. Kendi used his lived experience as examples throughout the book. It is one thing to be told statistics on students who are victims of racial bias, and another thing to be provided with an account of how those moments feel. Dr. Kendi offers both, asking even the most privileged to take a moment and see the world through the lens of children who deserve to grow up in a better world.
Overall, this book was chock full of good information. It also goes far beyond simply providing information; this book asks you to really take a seat and think about a lot of hard things. You leave having learned a wealth of information, and you leave with a list of habits and biases and preconceived notions that you need to unlearn. Whether you are a participating member of a specific child’s village, or even just a member of society, this book is a vital read.