Conversations about race can strengthen your culture or strain it. Speaking About Race Where You Live, Learn, and Earn gives leaders a restorative, research-anchored method to move from fear to fluency, from talk to tangible change.

What you'll gain from this book

  • Understand how conversations about race impact neighborhoods, families, and daily interactions.

  • Learn strategies to navigate sensitive conversations with courage and clarity.

  • Gain insights into systemic issues and how they affect real lives.

  • Learn strategies to create a more inclusive and supportive workplace.

Speaking of Race is designed to guide you through these complex topics with practical insights, real stories, and actionable strategies, helping you create meaningful change at home, in your community, and at work.

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"A brilliant book! A practical guide written in clear, accessible language for insight on how to approach a challenging topic and navigate conversations skillfully and constructively."

Pedro Noguera
Dean, Rossier School of Education, University of Southern California
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"This powerful workbook is a groundbreaking contribution to society, eminently valuable to any person or community interested in learning more about this subject."

Delores B. Lindsey, Ph.D. & Randall B. Lindsey, Ph.D.
Co-authors, Cultural Proficiency: A Manual for School Leaders
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"A comprehensive, smart and personal guide, Shelley helps the reader to approach the topic from emotional, social, and intellectual angles to help us develop racial empathy."

Deborah Abry
Dr. Jones-Holt’s 9th Grade Teacher and role model for teaching through an equity lens.

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