Uwagba, Otegha
Whites: On Race and Other Falsehoods
- ISBN 13:
- 9780008440428
- author:
- Uwagba, Otegha
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Fourth Estate Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 80
- Dimensions:
- 18 x 11.1 x 0.7 centimeters (0.2
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Race Relations,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
Whites On Race and Other Falsehoods by Otegha Uwagba is a powerful personal essay that explores the complexities of racism, whiteness, and the mental labour required of Black people to navigate these issues. In this thought-provoking work, Uwagba reflects on the era-defining moment of George Floyd's murder and the subsequent protests against institutional racism. Uwagba offers a candid examination of complex interracial dynamics and longstanding tensions, addressing these issues with unflinching honesty. She questions what true allyship looks like and whether it is even possible, providing an intimate and deeply compelling portrayal of an unavoidable facet of the Black experience. Through her observations, Uwagba sheds light on the colossal burden of whiteness and the need for a more nuanced understanding of racism and its effects. This book is a valuable contribution to ongoing conversations about identity, power, and social justice.
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