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The Power of Privilege

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The Power of Privilege: How White People Can Challenge Racism by June Sarpong is probably the book a lot of us have waited to read and even more of us need to read.
This book is the perfect accompaniment to anybody on a journey of coming to terms with their privileges and allying themselves with the Black Lives Matter movement. 
As Sarpong, so eloquently describes, it is not enough to not be outwardly racist; you have to also be anti-racist and challenge yourself and your views daily. 
The audiobook is fairly short and can easily be listened to in one go. Read by the author, it feels more like a friendly chat than a lecture. Though some topics are difficult and uncomfortable they are approached in a way as to educate, not blame.
With anecdotal stories interweaved amongst well-researched facts, it's hard not to be moved by this book. It offers practical advice as to how we can create a safer, accepting community in a world that is infected with systemic racism. I would urge everyone to read/listen to this book. 
Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collins for an advanced copy of the audiobook!
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