Read This To Get Smarter: about Race, Class, Gender, Disability & More
Blair Imani
Oct 2021 · Penguin Random House Audio · Narrated by Blair Imani
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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.
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. What's the best way to ask someone what their pronouns are? How do you talk about racism with someone who doesn't 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, it's never been easier thanks to educator and historian Blair Imani, creator of the viral sensation "Smarter in Seconds" series of videos.
Accessible to learners of all levels—from those just getting started on the journey to those deeply versed in social justice—Read This to Get Smarter covers a range of topics including race, gender, class, disability, oppression, relationships, family, 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, you'll "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.
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. What's the best way to ask someone what their pronouns are? How do you talk about racism with someone who doesn't 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, it's never been easier thanks to educator and historian Blair Imani, creator of the viral sensation "Smarter in Seconds" series of videos.
Accessible to learners of all levels—from those just getting started on the journey to those deeply versed in social justice—Read This to Get Smarter covers a range of topics including race, gender, class, disability, oppression, relationships, family, 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, you'll "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.
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October 26, 2021
Blair does a wonderful job covering a variety of topics with historical context, intersectionality, and a ton of compassion. Just like her Smarter in Seconds series, in this book, she explains everything succinctly without losing any of the important points. This is a very accessible read thats great for youth and adults alike. 10/10 recommend!
About the author
Blair Imani is a critically acclaimed historian, outspoken advocate and activist, and dynamic public speaker. The author of two historical books--Modern HERstory and Making Our Way Home--she centers women and girls, global Black communities, and the LGBTQ+ community. She provides accessible weekly lessons on Instagram, where her hit Reels series "Smarter in Seconds" and "Learn O'Clock" have reached more than 20 million viewers. Blair has appeared on Fox News and MSNBC, presented at colleges and universities, spoken at conferences around the world, and delivered powerful talks for organizations and brands including TEDx and GLAAD.
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