Becoming Trustworthy White Allies

by Melanie S Morrison

In Becoming Trustworthy White Allies, longtime antiracist facilitator Melanie S. Morrison outlines the actions white people must undertake to become partners in the work of racial justice. In this collection of essays, lectures, and real-life stories, Morrison addresses how white people can navigate the obstacles to becoming an ally so that they can step up with courage, humility, and consistency to participate in BIPOC-led organizations while helping move other white people to greater antiracist awareness and action. Morrison describes the required steps toward moving through shame and guilt, nurturing truth-telling relationships of support and accountability, challenging practices and policies that protect white privilege, moving out of social segregation, working from a place of self-love, and staying on the antiracist journey. Now, as always, it is imperative that white people commit to doing the deep work and learning required to become lifelong trustworthy allies.

192 pages, Hardcover

Published September 19, 2025

Reviews

[Joey Meyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Given the current socio-political landscape of America, this book published at the perfect time. Melanie Morison leans on her decades of anti-racism activism to share insights into how we (especially white people) can work to further this anti-racism movement.
She asks the hard questions, that many of us think, but never verbalize. She gives white people actionable insight into overcoming white-guilt, so that we can put our best selves forward as allies for progressive change.
This book is short but deep, meaningful and profound. I highly recommend this to any white person who considers themself an ally, or wants to become one. It’s the dialogues inspired by books like this one, that lead to real, positive change in our world.

[Tina Panik · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reviewed for Library Journal; full review appears there.

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great resource by an inspiring writer and activist.