Racism is not a thing of the past from "summary" of So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo

Racism is not some distant memory to be tucked away in the history books. It is alive and well in our society today, seeping into every corner of our lives. It manifests itself in the way we interact with one another, the opportunities we are afforded, and the prejudices we hold. Despite progress being made over the years, racism still lingers, lurking beneath the surface and rearing its ugly head when least expected. It is not always as overt as it once was, with blatant acts of discrimination and segregation, but it has evolved into something more insidious, more covert. Racism is not just about individual acts of hatred or bigotry. It is embedded in the very systems and structures that govern our society. From education to healthcare to the criminal justice system, racism permeates every aspect of our lives, crea...

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So You Want to Talk About Race

Ijeoma Oluo

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