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A Group Of People Of Different Races And Ethnicities Standing Together, Smiling. Let S Talk About Race Julius Lester

Let's Talk About Race

by Julius Lester

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	35903 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	36 pages

In Let's Talk About Race, Julius Lester invites us to engage in honest and open conversations about race. This book provides a historical context for the racial divide in the United States and explores how race impacts our lives in the present day. Lester challenges us to confront our own biases and to work towards creating a more just and equitable society.

Lester begins by defining race as a social construct, rather than a biological one. He explains that race is a way of categorizing people based on their physical appearance, and that these categories have been used to justify discrimination and oppression throughout history.

Lester then provides a historical overview of the racial divide in the United States, from slavery to the Civil War to the Jim Crow era. He shows how racism has been embedded in our laws, our institutions, and our culture.

In the final section of the book, Lester explores how race impacts our lives in the present day. He discusses the ways in which race affects our education, our employment, our housing, and our healthcare. He also talks about the psychological impact of racism, and how it can lead to feelings of shame, anger, and fear.

Lester concludes by challenging us to confront our own biases and to work towards creating a more just and equitable society. He argues that we need to have honest conversations about race, and that we need to be willing to listen to each other's experiences.

Let's Talk About Race is a powerful and important book that can help us to understand the impact of race on our lives and to work towards creating a more just and equitable society.

Reviews

"Lester's book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the impact of race on our lives. He provides a clear and concise history of racism in the United States, and he challenges us to confront our own biases."—Ibram X. Kendi, author of How to Be an Antiracist

"Let's Talk About Race is an essential read for anyone who wants to be an ally in the fight against racism. Lester provides a powerful and personal account of the impact of race on his own life, and he offers concrete steps that we can all take to create a more just and equitable society."—Michelle Alexander, author of The New Jim Crow