White Fragility Episode 1

The Book Interrupted women, and their fan Squiggy, begin their first conversation on their Series 4 and first fan book choice: “White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk about Racism” by Robin Diangelo. Each member expresses individually how they feel either before reading or beginning to read “White Fragility”, then they continue the discussion into a group chat. Through the topics of white privilege, history, and how to begin antiracism work, they talk about their lives, inspired by the words of Robin Diangelo.

Discussion Points:

• White privilege
• Micro aggressions
• How to start talking about race and take the first steps in antiracism work
• How the history that is told to us is through a white perspective 
• Making noise can make change
• White centering
• Racism does exist and we’re all a part of it

Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:

Book Interrupted Website 

Book Interrupted YouTube Channel

Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group

White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk about Racism by Robin Diangelo

Armchair Expert

Brené Brown podcasts

Miriam Makeba Interview 1969

Home appraisals: Hidden camera investigation reveals race could affect value (CBC Marketplace)

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson