So You Want to Talk About Race Free Audiobook Download

3 quotes from So You Want to Talk About Race

• "Racism is not an excuse for being an asshole. It can be used to excuse some bad behavior, but those things are always about the person, not the race."
• "You cannot talk about race without talking about class. You cannot talk about race without talking about gender. You cannot talk about race without talking about sexuality, and you cannot talk about race without talking about ability."
• "The most important thing we can do for ourselves and for our communities is to be honest with ourselves about our beliefs, our biases, and our prejudices."

Author: Ijeoma Oluo

Ijeoma Oluo is a prominent writer, speaker, and advocate based in Seattle, known for her candid exploration of race, identity, and social justice. Her bestselling book, *So You Want to Talk About Race*, has made a significant impact since its release by Seal Press. Recognized as one of the 100 Most Influential African Americans by The Root in 2017, and acknowledged as one of Seattle's Most Influential People by Seattle Magazine and one of the 50 Most Influential Women by Seattle Met, Oluo has also received the 2018 Feminist Humanist Award from the American Humanist Society. Her thought-provoking essays have appeared in prestigious publications such as The Washington Post, NBC News, Elle Magazine, TIME, The Stranger, and The Guardian.