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What it's about: So You Want to Talk About Race is a popular guide written by Ijeoma Oluo that gives readers of all races the language to have respectful, constructive dialogue about race. From racist jokes to hair touching to white supremacy, affirmative action, "model minorities," and structural injustice, you'll learn how to communicate more empathetically and, more importantly, how to listen.

So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo ($11)