Our humanity is worth a little discomfort, it's actually worth a lot of discomfort. But if you live in this system of White Supremacy you are either fighting the system, or you are complicit. There is no neutrality to be had towards systems of injustice--it is not something you can just opt out of. If you believe in justice and equality, we are in this together, whether you like me or not.

So You Want to Talk About Race is a great book for everyone to read if you're committed to being anti-racist and want to learn about race and racism. If you are white this will make you examine your own perspectives, think on your actions and viewpoints and think about the privilege you have because of your skin colour. This book isn't just for white people though as Ijeoma addresses Black people and PoC and the experiences of racism they may have experienced and offers support, guidance and more. This is a book for everyone as we all have to engage in the conversations about race and being anti-racist.

Some great points she makes that I will be taking from this:
>Actively listen to what people are telling you.
>Be prepared to be uncomfortable.
>Set your intentions aside.
>Racism is not about an individual so watch how many times you say I and me.
>Google is a great tool to do your own research.
>When you start to feel defensive, stop and ask yourself why.
>Write down a list of your privileges and think about how they have impacted on your understanding of the world. Do NOT write down your disadvantages, this is about understanding how your privileges have guided your world view.

There is so much within the pages of this book that Ijeoma articulates with care and consideration, with poignancy and with righteous anger and pain. This book made me think a lot and contemplate a lot and at times it can be uncomfortable, but that is okay and should be expected. Although the book is USA centric in terms of discussions on race, inequalities in systems there are still many concepts that are globally applicable. This book is great to read alongside Reni Eddo-Lodge's [b:Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race|33606119|Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race|Reni Eddo-Lodge|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1497293578l/33606119._SY75_.jpg|54425062] which focuses on racism and colonial history within the UK. The books are important ones that discuss race and anti-racist actions.

I urge you all to read this.