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Speaking of Race

Why Everybody Needs to Talk About Racism―and How to Do It

Celeste Headlee

Harper Wave, 2021

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In this instructive manual, Celeste Headlee dives headfirst into fraught territory. Stop avoiding talking about race, she says, and tackle it head-on. Her step-by-step guide walks readers through the process. She suggests entering a conversation with a plan and a goal, being respectful and speaking with empathy, while avoiding a judgmental stance. Headlee is sufficiently nonpartisan that her helpful approach functions across races, creeds and ideologies.

Take-Aways

Racial bias is part of the human condition.
People give themselves a free pass for their racist feelings – even when they clearly harbor bias.
Conversations about race can challenge the status quo without belittling the intended audience.

About the Author

Award-winning journalist Celeste Headlee is a professional speaker and the author of We Need to Talk: How to Have Conversations That Matter.

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