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How to Be Less Stupid About Race: On Racism, White Supremacy, and the Racial Divide

Crystal Marie Fleming
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How to Be Less Stupid About Race: On Racism, White Supremacy, and the Racial Divide

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018

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Crystal Marie Fleming

How to Be Less Stupid About Race: On Racism, White Supremacy, and the Racial Divide

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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How to Be Less Stupid About Race: On Racism, White Supremacy, and the Racial Divide by Crystal Marie Fleming explores systemic racism and white supremacy in a provocative yet accessible manner. It combines personal narratives, critical race theory, and cultural analysis to challenge misconceptions, providing readers with tools to understand and confront racial inequality in contemporary society.

Informative

Challenging

Emotional

Mysterious

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.4

3,234 ratings

86%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

How to Be Less Stupid About Race by Crystal Marie Fleming is praised for its candid and insightful approach to racism and white supremacy. Reviewers highlight Fleming's engaging writing style and humor, though some find the tone confrontational. It's appreciated for expanding understanding but might feel challenging for those less familiar with racial issues.

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Who Should Read How to Be Less Stupid About Race: On Racism, White Supremacy, and the Racial Divide?

A reader interested in sociopolitical issues, racial justice, and self-reflection would enjoy Crystal Marie Fleming's How to Be Less Stupid About Race. Fans of Ijeoma Oluo's So You Want to Talk About Race or Robin DiAngelo's White Fragility will find its candid, insightful analysis engaging.

4.4

3,234 ratings

86%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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