While we are all familiar with the lives of prominent Black civil rights leaders, few of us have a sense of what is entailed in developing a White anti-racist identity. Few of us can name the White activists who joined the struggle against discrimination, let alone understand the complexities, stresses and contradictions of doing this work while benefiting from the privileges they enjoyed as Whites.

This book fills that gap by vividly presenting - in their own words - the personal stories, experiences and reflections of fifteen prominent White anti-racists. They recount the...

While we are all familiar with the lives of prominent Black civil rights leaders, few of us have a sense of what is entailed in developing a White anti-racist identity. Few of us can name the White activists who joined the struggle against discrimination, let alone understand the complexities, stresses and contradictions of doing this work while benefiting from the privileges they enjoyed as Whites.

This book fills that gap by vividly presenting - in their own words - the personal stories, experiences and reflections of fifteen prominent White anti-racists. They recount the...

It's time to close the instructional gap.

In many diverse public schools in America, the lowest-performing students are black boys, and most of their teachers are white women. These dedicated, talented educators work hard for all their students, but they're not bridging the gap. Facing issues of race and privilege with a clear, compassionate gaze, this book helps teachers illuminate blind spots, overcome unintentional bias, and reach the students who need them the most. Features include:

• Activities that inspire reflection and challenge...