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Let's Talk About Race: A Conversation with Julius Lester

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Race is a complex and often difficult topic to discuss. But it's a conversation that we need to have. In his new book, Let's Talk About Race, Julius Lester explores the many facets of race relations in America. Through a series of candid conversations with family, friends, and colleagues, Lester challenges readers to confront their own biases and assumptions about race.

Lester begins the book by sharing his own experiences with racism. He recalls being called names, being discriminated against, and even being threatened with violence. These experiences led him to question the very nature of race. What is race? Is it real? Or is it just a social construct?

Let's Talk About Race

by Julius Lester

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	35903 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	36 pages

Lester doesn't have easy answers to these questions. But he does believe that we need to talk about race more openly and honestly. We need to challenge our own assumptions and listen to the experiences of others. Only then can we begin to understand the complex and often painful history of race in America.

In Let's Talk About Race, Lester provides a roadmap for having these difficult conversations. He offers tips on how to listen to others, how to ask questions, and how to respond to disagreement. He also provides a wealth of resources for further learning.

Let's Talk About Race is an essential read for anyone who wants to understand the complex and often difficult topic of race relations in America. Lester's insights are both personal and profound, and his call for dialogue is more important than ever.

Praise for Let's Talk About Race

"Julius Lester has written a powerful and necessary book about race in America. Let's Talk About Race is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand this complex and often painful issue." —Ibram X. Kendi, author of How to Be an Antiracist

"Lester's book is a timely and important contribution to the conversation about race in America. He offers a unique perspective on this complex issue, and his insights are both personal and profound." —Michelle Alexander, author of The New Jim Crow

"Let's Talk About Race is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the history of race in America and its impact on our society today. Lester's writing is clear, concise, and engaging, and he provides a wealth of resources for further learning." —The New York Times

About the Author

Julius Lester is an award-winning author, historian, and lecturer. He has written over 30 books on a wide range of topics, including race, religion, and history. Lester is a Distinguished Professor of Judaic Studies at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Let's Talk About Race

by Julius Lester

4.7 out of 5