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.
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White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk about Racism by Robin Diangelo
Home appraisals: Hidden camera investigation reveals race could affect value (CBC Marketplace)
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