So You Want to Talk About Race
Author: Ijeoma Oluo
Genre: Nonfiction, Social Justice
Publication Date: 2018
Introduction
Ijeoma Oluo’s So You Want to Talk About Race resulted from Oluo’s personal experiences, her interactions with others, and an internet presence that brought her an audience of people wanting to engage on the topic of racism but without the tools to do so productively. The essay is organized around common questions Oluo has fielded about racism. As she explores these questions, she provides avenues by which people can talk constructively about racism, privilege, microaggressions, intersectionality, and other related topics without the fear and anxiety that often accompany them. Through these discussions, Oluo believes people can make positive changes in society.
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