Let's Talk Race: A Guide for White People

By: Fern L. Johnson and Marlene G. Fine

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Synopsis: Real conversations about racism need to start nowLet's Talk Race confronts why white people struggle to talk about race, why we need to own this problem, and how we can learn to do the work ourselves and stop expecting Black people to do it for us.Written by two specialists in race relations and parents of two adopted African American sons, the book provides unique insights and practical guidance, richly illustrated with personal examples, anecdotes, research findings, and prompts for personal reflection and conversations about race.Coverage includes:Seeing the varied forms of racismHow we normalize and privilege whitenessEssential and often unknown elements of Black history that inform the presentRacial disparities in education, health, criminal justice, and wealthUnderstanding racially-linked cultural differencesHow to find conversational partners and create safe spaces for conversationsConversational do's and don'ts.Let's Talk Race is for all white people who want to face the challenges of talking about race and working towards justice and equity.