A rather easy read which encompass racism discourse through the lense of POC. The book, I think, is a great starter to educate ourselves about racial inequity. It offers pictures of the occuring racism that may not be acknowledged. The microagression. This book then offers practical steps how to do better in fighting racism, written very concisely. The notion of the title is explained by the author that talking about race is difficult without us discerning the complex aspect of it. In the end the, author mentioned that talking about race has seem to be what the non-color people tried to do, without considering an actual action followed. I read this after I finished 'White Fragility' and 'How to be an Antiracist' which I don't find this book diving into racism as deep as the two.
Also, this is a great book, but I
have a little issue reading this. I am not white, and I have dark complexion which makes me growing up being mocked by several friends here in my country whose peopel over value white (post-col). Yet, I am trying so hard not to be defensive reading this book. There are somehow too much you vs I. I personally wish her style and the tone of the writing could be less intimidating. Secondly, this is just my thought, I fail to understand to what extent in the context of racism I should see race as collective or individual. Despite the great data included, I just don't find some of her arguments fair for all. It sounds to me that she also needs to do some self reflection.