A professional moderator turned author makes a living telling groups of listeners that the sky is blue, water is wet, and, yes, racism is a reality. A somewhat novel idea, she crafts her conversations with white, not black listeners in mind. She addresses the subject of oppression to the group of people consciously and subconsciously oppressing, and the result earns her a side-eye from every side involved.

Should this book exist? Is it profiting from black pain? Let’s discuss it.

The author: Robin DiAngelo

The book: White Fragility.

LET’S GET LIT!

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