Tag: Nonfiction

As someone who knows more about the history and dynamics of race in the US, I originally picked up The Racial Code to further my education (and personal growth) about racism in the UK, and I was blown away by how much it had to offer.

The book covers numerous topics including microaggressions, racialization, intersectionality, and the work needed to be an ally and an anti-racist. Each chapter combines academic research with fictionalized accounts of the subject matter, illustrating its points and providing an opportunity to reflect: Where do I see myself in this story? Where do I feel discomfort, and why? When have I seen something like this play out in my own life? How could I be an ally if I were in the room? (Rollock explicitly invites you to ask these and other questions as you read.)

My sibling and I read it together and had weekly discussions about each chapter over the course of several months, and I highly recommend giving yourself that kind of time (and, if possible, one or more thoughtful reading partners) for careful reading and reflection.