So You Want to Talk About Race

by Ijeoma Oluo

English language

Published Dec. 7, 2018

ISBN:: 978-1-58005-677-9

(33 reviews)

So You Want to Talk About Race is a 2018 non-fiction book by Ijeoma Oluo. Each chapter title is a question about race in contemporary America. Oluo outlines her opinions on the topics as well as advice about how to talk about the issues. The book received positive critical reception, with renewed interest following the May 2020 murder of George Floyd, after which the book re-entered The New York Times Best Seller list.

3 editions

fiainros reviewed So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo

Review of 'So You Want to Talk About Race' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

This existed on my wish list for 2 years before I finally picked it up. I truly regret not reading it sooner. It also took quite awhile to read once I did pick it up. Because this is 2020.

I highly recommend this book as a starter if you are interested in learning about race. Oluo seems to be writing mostly for a white audience but puts in caveats and guidelines for those of all races, which is helpful for the reader's perspective.

And after you read this book, talk about race, and take action, just like she instructs.

brunosan reviewed So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo

Review of 'So You Want to Talk About Race' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

I genuinely learned a lot from this book. Very much recommend it

Gordon Fontenot reviewed So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo

Review of 'So You Want to Talk About Race' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

Required reading

cygnoir reviewed So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo

Review of 'So You Want to Talk About Race' on 'Storygraph'

5 stars

This book should be required reading for all white Americans trying to educate ourselves about systemic racism. It is not an easy read, nor should it be.

Jessie reviewed So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo

Review of 'So You Want to Talk About Race' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

An excellent primer on the topic of race, covering subjects from police brutality to affirmative action to the model minority myth. Examples from the author’s own life illustrate the real hurt that white supremacy causes and the many insidious ways it affects people every day. A worthwhile read, especially for us white folks.