Ika Makimaki reviewed How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi
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5 stars
The ideas in this book are relevant and timely. It opened my perspective about the way to think about racism, the way it is part of our every day lives and how do we act to counter it.
It is a very worthwhile read, as it will undoubtedly challenge what you think about race, class and gender and the influence they have in our reality.
Some of the points that stuck with me pretty strongly were about the emphasis on policy, and how changing policy is much more important than changing individuals. Also a highlight the distinction between segregationists (racists), assimilationists (not-racists) and anti-racists. It makes it very clear how being "not-racist" is often not possible and even not real, we should all strive to be anti-racist. And how this is always a fluctuating and changing state, sometimes we are racist, sometimes we are anti-racist, and we are responsible for constantly challenging our own internalised racism.
Very recommended if you are interested in this subject.