Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People

• The N Word: Who Can Say It, Who Shouldn’t, and Why by Jabari Asim (2004)

Reflecting the discussion in Blindspot about how in-groups and out-groups can both spread prejudices and stereotypes, often with detrimental effects, Asim’s book discusses how the continued use of the n-word—including its use by Black Americans—has perpetuated negative stereotypes and general bigotry in America.

• White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo (2018)

This book addresses the dissonance that comes from holding egalitarian ideals yet still exhibiting unconscious prejudices, like those discussed by the Blindspot authors, and how that dissonance can result in continued problems for those on both sides of the racial issue.

• Biased: Uncovering he Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do by Jennifer L. Eberhardt (2019)

Eberhardt defines and explores bias—where it comes from, how it is exhibited, how it affects society, and what can be done about it.

• How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi (2019)

A poignant discussion about how the discourse about racism can be changed to prompt deeper, more illuminating conversation and ultimately guide us toward positive change.

• So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo (2018)

This book helps readers understand not only why it’s important to have conversations about race but also how to have productive, honest conversations about race even with people who may be resistant to or have difficulty with the topic.