I’m grateful to Reni for laying out what I couldn’t say or have the vocabulary to say to the white people in my life that have frustrated me, aggravated me, and betrayed me. This book is required reading. It’s required reading for ALL. Black people and other people of color will finally feel seen and heard of all the things they wish they had the words to say, but could not articulate the pain and frustration they feel by the whiteness that has permeated all facets of our lives. White people can now be educated on what Black people have been wanting to say all of their lives but have been censoring themselves because of your whiteness and all that it means for their lives. Though this book is written primarily for the people living and working in Britain, this book could have easily come from any country in the world, including the US. Racism is a global issue. However, racism does not go both ways. Racism is a white issue. Let me say that again; RACISM IS A WHITE ISSUE. We do not come into this conversation about race and racism as equals. I have felt resentment due to whiteness’s ability to be able to have the option to turn away from, close their eyes to, or show disinterest in the violence put upon Black people. To me I don’t feel that is an experience white people can opt out of. You must see. You must watch. You must feel. Black people EVERYWHERE have been punished for our mere existence, and we don’t have the luxury to tune out the violence that has been set on us since colonization. We live it everyday. We are playing a rigged game. No matter how hard we work, succeed, excel, or assimilate, we cannot overcome structural racism. It is engrained in every aspect that touches our lives. From the implicit bias, the micro/macro-aggressions, snap judgments, hostile workplace culture, and misogynoir that plagues us, we cannot overcome structural racism. Reni makes it extremely clear in this book: Racism is a white problem. Performative solidarity is unwelcome. DO SOMETHING! I recommend this book to everyone, but especially white people. 5 stars. (Full review: link in bio) #whyimnolongertalkingtowhitepeopleaboutrace #renieddolodge #nonfiction https://www.instagram.com/p/CIoKswAgjBA/?igshid=ipbyvlph7bfi
