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Anti-racist ally : an introduction to activism and action / Sophie Williams.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York City : HarperCollins Publishers, [2021]Copyright date: ©2021Description: 174 pages ; 18 cmISBN:
  • 9780063081352 (paperback)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 305.8 WIL
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Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode
Standard Loan Moylish Library Main Collection 305.8 WIL (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 39002100648212

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Join the fight for racially marginalized people with this pocket-sized guide filled with practical insights from one of the leading voices of the movement for equality and founder of the @officialmillennialblack Instagram.

As the tragic murder of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement has demonstrated, not being racist is not enough. To fulfill the American ideal, to ensure that all people are equal, you must be actively anti-racist.

In this essential guide, Sophie Williams, goes beyond her popular Instagram @officialmillennialblack, providing sharp, simple, and insightful steps anyone can take to be a better ally in the fight against racism. While the book's focus is on race, it also touches on sexism, classism, ableism, oppression, and white supremacy.

Written in her iconic Instagram style, this pocket-sized guide is a crucial starting point for every anti-racist ally, covering complex topics at the heart of anti-racist principles. Whether you are just finding your voice, have made a start but aren't sure what to do next, or want a fresh viewpoint, Anti-Racist Ally introduces and explains the language of change and shows you how to challenge the system, beginning with yourself. Sophie reminds you that this is a learning process, which means facing difficult truths, becoming uncomfortable, and working through the embarrassment and discomfort.

The fight for justice isn't easy there aren't any shortcuts or quick wins. But together, anti-racist allies can use their power to truly change the world and lives.

Includes endnotes

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Introduction (p. 6)
  • Discussion of terms (p. 8)
  • Not being racist is not enough (p. 10)
  • Become an anti-racist ally (p. 24)
  • Let's talk about intersectionality (p. 44)
  • What does racism look like now? (p. 54)
  • Allyship anxieties (p. 76)
  • Start with yourself (p. 96)
  • Become an ally in your social circle (p. 110)
  • Become an ally in your workplace (p. 122)
  • Become an ally at home and in your communities (p. 134)
  • Become an economic ally (p. 148)
  • Keep up the momentum (p. 158)
  • Further reading (p. 174)
  • Endnotes (p. 176)

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