Education and Awareness Coordinator, Ryerson University 'He offers those of us who work in the Diversity and Inclusion space practical tools for generating productive dialogues that transcend the limiting constraints of assumptions about race and identity.' -Rania Sanford, Ed. Derald Wing Sue in Race Talk: and the Conspiracy of Silence is the type of material needed to engage a populace that is often described as 'Too Polite.' The accessible material lets individuals engage in difficult conversations about race and racism in ways that make the uncomfortable topics less threatening, resulting in a true 'dialogue' rather than a debate.' -Darrell Bowden, M Ed. This significant work answers all your questions about discussing race by covering: Characteristics of typical, unproductive conversations on race Tacit and explicit social rules related to talking about racial issues Race-specific difficulties and misconceptions regarding race talk Concrete advice for educators and parents on approaching race in a new way 'His insistence on the need to press through resistance to have difficult conversations about race is a helpful corrective for a society that prefers to remain silent about these issues.' -Christopher Wells, Vice President for Student Life at DePauw University 'In a Canadian context, the work of Dr. Race Talk and the Conspiracy of Silence debunks the most pervasive myths using evidence, easy-to-understand examples, and practical tools.

Turn Uncomfortable Conversations into Meaningful Dialogue If you believe that talking about race is impolite, or that 'colorblindness' is the preferred approach, you must read this book.

Race talk and the conspiracy of silence