As a white British woman, reading Reni Eddo-Lodge’s book Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race was a challenging and eye-opening experience. The book offers a frank and unapologetic exploration of racism in Britain, and it challenges readers to confront their own privilege and complicity in perpetuating systemic inequality.
Eddo-Lodge’s book is particularly important for white readers because it offers a perspective that is often ignored or dismissed in mainstream discussions of racism. By centring the experiences of people of colour, Eddo-Lodge highlights the ways in which white privilege operates in society, and she exposes the deep-seated biases and assumptions that underpin many white people’s attitudes towards race.
As a white reader, I found myself grappling with uncomfortable truths and questioning many of the assumptions I had previously held about race and racism. Eddo-Lodge’s writing is powerful and persuasive, and she challenges readers to take action and work towards a more just and equitable society.

As a feminist reader, Eddo-Lodge’s writing is unapologetic and uncompromising, and she challenges readers to confront the ways in which white feminism has often failed to address the needs and concerns of women of colour. She also highlights the ways in which the experiences of women of colour have been erased or marginalized in mainstream discussions of feminism, and she calls for a more inclusive and intersectional approach to feminist activism.
Overall, “Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race” is an essential read for people of all backgrounds. It provides a powerful and urgent call to action for anyone interested in building a more inclusive and intersectional cultural movement, and it challenges readers to confront the ways in which their own privilege and biases may be perpetuating systemic inequality.

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