Super Short Summary

So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo is a non-fiction book that addresses essential questions and issues related to race and racism in the United States through a series of chapters framed as questions, offering explanations and personal anecdotes. Topics include microaggressions, intersectionality, White privilege, police brutality, the school-to-prison pipeline, cultural appropriation, youth activism, and ways to combat systemic racism. The book discusses instances of violence, racial slurs, and police brutality.