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An approachable guide to being an informed, compassionate, and socially conscious person today - from discussions of race, gender, and sexual orientation to disability, class, and beyond - from critically acclaimed historian, educator, and author Blair Imani."Blair answers the questions that so many of us are asking." - Layla F. Saad, author of Me and White Supremacy. We live in a time where it has never been more important to be knowledgeable about a host of social issues, and to be confident and appropriate in how to talk about them. Whats the best way to ask someone what their pronouns are? How do you talk about racism with someone who doesnt seem to get it? What is intersectionality, and why do you need to understand it? While it can seem intimidating or overwhelming to learn and talk about such issues, its never been easier thanks to educator and historian Blair Imani, creator of the viral sensation Smarter in Seconds videos.. Accessible to learners of all levels - from those just getting started on the journey to those already versed in social justice - Read This to Get Smarter covers a range of topics, including race, gender, class, disability, relationships, family, power dynamics, oppression, and beyond. This essential guide is a radical but warm and non-judgmental call to arms, structured in such a way that you can read it cover to cover or start with any topic you want to learn more about.. With Blair Imani as your teacher, youll "get smarter" in no time, and be equipped to intelligently and empathetically process, discuss, and educate others on the crucial issues we must tackle to achieve a liberated, equitable world.
About the Author
Blair Imani is a critically acclaimed historian, author, educator, and influencer. Her scholarship spans gender studies, race and racism, sociology, intersectionality, and U.S. history. She is the author of Read This to Get Smarter about Race, Class, Gender, Disability, and More; Making Our Way Home: The Great Migration and the Black American Dream; and Modern HERstory: Stories of Women and Nonbinary People Rewriting History.The New York Times praised her unique ability to create "progressive lessons with vibrant visuals and a perky, quirky delivery." Her work centers women and girls, global Black communities, and the LGBTQ community. As an educator and influencer, semi-retired organizer, and public speaker, Blair Imani is dedicated to making the world a better place and amplifying the voices and work of those fighting the good fight.Learn more about Blair Imani by visiting blairimani.com and following her on social media @blairimani.
