So You Want To Talk About Race

Name: So You Want To Talk About Race
Author: Ijeoma Oluo

Ijeoma Oluo

Published 2019

In this #1 New York Times bestseller, Ijeoma Oluo offers a revelatory examination of race in America Protests against racial injustice and white supremacy have galvanized millions around the world.

7.5 score

#358 overall

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🟢 Developer Verdict

A direct examination of race in America, this book provides practical tools for understanding and discussing complex racial dynamics.

Read this if

✓ You want to improve your ability to discuss race constructively.
✓ You are seeking to educate yourself on anti-racism principles.
✓ You aim to understand systemic racism and its societal impact.

Skip this for now if

✗ You are looking for content directly related to software engineering.
✗ You prefer a quick overview rather than an in-depth social analysis.
✗ You are already deeply familiar with critical race theory concepts.

Developer signal: Overwhelming Consensus · 100% 3 analyzed mentions Practical

💬 What Developers Say

"This book helps readers navigate difficult conversations about race and racism."
— meganesulli · Ways to Use Up Your Professional Development Budget · Dec 4, 2020

"We’re taking this week to educate ourselves about anti-racism and hope you will too."
— emmabostian · Why We're Not Publishing A New Episode This Week · Jun 1, 2020