This is a transformative, trenchant read. The specificity of language, with concise definitions of relevant, often contrasting terms preceding each chapter, minimizes ambiguity and misinterpretation. And how Kendi ties each topic to his own life as he discovered his own internalized racism and worked toward anti racism, deeply roots the narrative in the real world. I learned more and saw things more clearly than before, in terms of my role in benefiting from and, at times, perpetuating racist policy. I have a hard time seeing how one can come out of this read not committed to antiracism.

I never say this, but: it’s a MUST READ.