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A review by outtoexist
Do Better: Spiritual Activism for Fighting and Healing From White Supremacy by Rachel Ricketts
5.0
This was another great entry level anti-racism book! I want to say right off the bat - to other reviewers who say they stopped reading because of the language in this book, please Google tone policing and then sit with your decision... And also pick the book back up.
I actually loved this book specifically because it was written in AAVE and because the author didn't pull her punches (as she shouldn't). It made me uncomfortable at times, but that discomfort is exactly what I'm working on overcoming. Because it is internalized racist bullshit (specifically tone policing). I also loved the focus on spiritual activism since that isn't language I've heard before. Ricketts has so much insight & wisdom, and I'm so grateful she shared!
I actually loved this book specifically because it was written in AAVE and because the author didn't pull her punches (as she shouldn't). It made me uncomfortable at times, but that discomfort is exactly what I'm working on overcoming. Because it is internalized racist bullshit (specifically tone policing). I also loved the focus on spiritual activism since that isn't language I've heard before. Ricketts has so much insight & wisdom, and I'm so grateful she shared!