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“Precisely because white denial has long trumped claims of racism, people of color tend to underreport their experiences with racial bias rather than exaggerate them.”

Quote by Tim Wise

Book:Speaking Treason Fluently: Anti-Racist Reflections From an Angry White Male

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Speaking Treason Fluently: Anti-Racist Reflections From an Angry White Male

The author explores his own experiences and insights, offering a candid look at the complexities of race and racism in contemporary society. more

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Tim Wise (born October 4, 1968) is one of America's most prominent anti-racism activists, writers, and public speakers. He is renowned for his incisive critiques of white privilege and systemic racism. Through his lectures, books, and media appearances, Wise has become a leading voice in American discussions about race and social justice. His influential book "White Like Me: Reflections on Race from a Privileged Son" has been widely used in university anti-racism education programs. more

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