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Doing Nothing Is No Longer an Option: One Woman's Journey into Everyday Antiracism
During a bus ride with a group of fellow college students, Jenny Booth Potter came to a life-changing realization. She decided that racism in all its forms―in policies and systems, in organizations and churches, in neighborhoods and families–could no longer be tolerated. And even though Jenny didn't know what to do about racism, she was certain of one doing nothing is no longer an option . That declaration Jenny made to her peers was more than seven words uttered on a bus. It was a vow , a lifetime commitment to seek racial justice. With candor and humility, Jenny shares her very imperfect but relentless journey of growing in awareness of racism, of reckoning with her own white privilege, and of learning how to be an antiracism advocate alongside her young family. If you're anything like Jenny was on that bus―overwhelmed by the enormity of racism and compelled to do something, but uncertain if you can actually make any difference―then this book is for you. Join Jenny and see for yourself what everyday antiracism looks like.
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Published October 25, 2022
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June 29, 2022
It seems like a constant war reading books on racism. It's a happening topic which cannot be neglected. Also, it's a very sensitive topic which can turn out to be either very wrong or very subjectively okay.
Opposition towards a certain community or agreeing to a certain opinion is not the issue here.
Though I appreciate the issues brought up in this book, I would have considered the contents a little more considerate if the references made were more towards a general view for the rest of the readers around the world like myself. This is my personal issue though. I did find the first section a little more confusing because of the local News channel and place/people references. I know it's kind of a memoir and I should not focus in these areas but focus on the main important issue of race and antiracism.
However, I just couldn't go beyond the first section. There are many things which I feel like I couldn't understand the issues brought up in this book. I left it there.
Instead of writing a negative review for a book I cannot relate much or understand deeply (as a very sensitive issue is concerned here), I left the book halfway.
Nevertheless, thank you InterVarsity Press, for the advance reading copy.
Opposition towards a certain community or agreeing to a certain opinion is not the issue here.
Though I appreciate the issues brought up in this book, I would have considered the contents a little more considerate if the references made were more towards a general view for the rest of the readers around the world like myself. This is my personal issue though. I did find the first section a little more confusing because of the local News channel and place/people references. I know it's kind of a memoir and I should not focus in these areas but focus on the main important issue of race and antiracism.
However, I just couldn't go beyond the first section. There are many things which I feel like I couldn't understand the issues brought up in this book. I left it there.
Instead of writing a negative review for a book I cannot relate much or understand deeply (as a very sensitive issue is concerned here), I left the book halfway.
Nevertheless, thank you InterVarsity Press, for the advance reading copy.
September 9, 2022
I first “met” Jenny the way a lot of White folks on the antiracism journey did- through Austin Channing Brown’s book. Austin’s story of the Sankofa trip where they met made me reflect on the kind of friend I was to the Black women in my life and made me want to show up for them better. I’ve often looked to Jenny as a trail marker – letting me know if I was still on the right path - so I came to this book half-expecting her to tell me whether or not I was doing this antiracism thing right (spoiler alert! she does not). Instead, I found a fellow traveler sharing her story (including her mistakes) inviting me to reflect on my own and recognize ways I need to clarify my commitment. Jenny’s honesty and humility beckon us to move beyond the misconception that we’ll ever do this work perfectly (that's not the point, afterall) and keep showing up anyway.
November 21, 2022
Rating: 4.5 stars of 5
Doing Nothing Is No Longer an Option is the story of Jenny's journey of becoming involved in antiracism work. It reads like a memoir but has enough practical advice included to leave you feeling inspired and empowered to take another step (or three) on your own justice-walking path as well.
I did not realize before I started reading this book that Jenny is the woman mentioned in Austin Channing Brown's book I'm Still Here. When I came across that story again in this book, this time told from Jenny's perspective, the connection between the two books and their authors was a happy discovery.
This is a great book and a quick read (4-6 hours of reading, perhaps).
Here are a few quotes from the book:
"He was afraid of not doing it perfectly, so he did nothing at all. Except it wasn't nothing. His inaction was a powerful act of centering his own comfort, his own timeline, and his own agenda over what justice required of him in that moment."
"We have gotten so good at finding common ground that we have little practice at what to do when a person's experience confuses us or is one we haven't had. It's not a problem of finding enough in common. It's an issue of getting curious about what we don't have in common and then believing those differences are real."
"Writer and activist Audre Lorde laid it out quite simply when she said, "I am not free while any woman is unfree, even if her shackles are very different from my own.""
There were so many other passages I highlighted as I read that it was difficult to choose a few short ones to share here. I recommend picking up a copy so you can read it in full yourself. The book is reflective, challenging and inspiring - well worth the read.
The only reason I gave it 4.5 stars instead of a full 5 stars is because there were a couple of chapters that focused primarily on raising children. I don't have children or spend much time around children, so while those sections seemed sound and good, they were just less relevant for me personally.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.
Doing Nothing Is No Longer an Option is the story of Jenny's journey of becoming involved in antiracism work. It reads like a memoir but has enough practical advice included to leave you feeling inspired and empowered to take another step (or three) on your own justice-walking path as well.
I did not realize before I started reading this book that Jenny is the woman mentioned in Austin Channing Brown's book I'm Still Here. When I came across that story again in this book, this time told from Jenny's perspective, the connection between the two books and their authors was a happy discovery.
This is a great book and a quick read (4-6 hours of reading, perhaps).
Here are a few quotes from the book:
"He was afraid of not doing it perfectly, so he did nothing at all. Except it wasn't nothing. His inaction was a powerful act of centering his own comfort, his own timeline, and his own agenda over what justice required of him in that moment."
"We have gotten so good at finding common ground that we have little practice at what to do when a person's experience confuses us or is one we haven't had. It's not a problem of finding enough in common. It's an issue of getting curious about what we don't have in common and then believing those differences are real."
"Writer and activist Audre Lorde laid it out quite simply when she said, "I am not free while any woman is unfree, even if her shackles are very different from my own.""
There were so many other passages I highlighted as I read that it was difficult to choose a few short ones to share here. I recommend picking up a copy so you can read it in full yourself. The book is reflective, challenging and inspiring - well worth the read.
The only reason I gave it 4.5 stars instead of a full 5 stars is because there were a couple of chapters that focused primarily on raising children. I don't have children or spend much time around children, so while those sections seemed sound and good, they were just less relevant for me personally.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.
November 2, 2022
Thanks to Netgalley and IVP for the E-Arc to read in exchange of my honest opinion.
I really enjoyed reading this book, especially after loving Austin Channing Brown's book in 2020: I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness , when I saw she had written the introduction I was curious to check this book out. Potter does a great job at sharing both personal stories and examples from her own life of her victories and her speed bumps on her antiracism journey. She gave many examples to consider, questions to ponder, and next steps to help the reader out on their own journey. I think these two books would make a fantastic match-up for a book club, a small group of friends, etc. to read in conjunction and discuss.
I really enjoyed reading this book, especially after loving Austin Channing Brown's book in 2020: I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness , when I saw she had written the introduction I was curious to check this book out. Potter does a great job at sharing both personal stories and examples from her own life of her victories and her speed bumps on her antiracism journey. She gave many examples to consider, questions to ponder, and next steps to help the reader out on their own journey. I think these two books would make a fantastic match-up for a book club, a small group of friends, etc. to read in conjunction and discuss.
December 21, 2023
This book, which I want to say, links beautifully with Austin Channing Brown’s book, Still Here:Black Dignity ina World Made for Whiteness, is the Jenny’s honest story of moving from a colorblind mindset into a justice focus as an ally in this world. She says it better than I can! I have needed this book to hold hands with like a friend who doesn’t stand for my intention-laden lukewarm inaction. So many explanations are provided for thought pathways that are difficult to discuss in my community. A must-read for White people who think we get it(and don’t).
January 30, 2023
I thought I'd sit down and read this in a day or two, but I took it slow. I read several portions to my husband. It sparked conversations about growing up around words like colorblind. I've examined parts of myself and my assumptions in new and needed ways. Many examples from the book stick in my mind. Instead of judgment, again and again I found conviction and inspiration for my own anti-racist journey. Thank you, Jenny.
November 14, 2022
In this profound book, Jenny Booth Potter invites the reader into the story of a bus ride that changed her life. In college, she participated in a trip to learn about racism. While only a couple days, this trip changed her life trajectory. She realized that racism in all of its forms could no longer be tolerated, and on that bus ride she decided that “doing nothing is no longer an option.” She did not know what to do, but she knew she had a lot to learn. Jenny invites the reader in on her journey.
This book is not a “how-to” manual on how to fight racism, although Jenny does provide great ideas and real-life examples along the way. Jenny does not award herself or anyone a “certificate of congratulations” for no longer “being racist.” This book is her story— her journey of learning, making mistakes along the way, but continuing to learn, repent, and to keep trying. Do we want to learn along with her? Do we want to dare to realize that sometimes the stories we have grown up hearing, reading, or watching actually have a different version to them? Do we want to listen to some different voices?
As a mother of two young children, Jenny also offers reflections on what it means to be raising two white boys. She shares some of her learnings of how to teach children about racism and start combating it from a young age.
Throughout the book, Jenny weaves in the image of a moving walkway (you know, like they have at the airport). Racism is like a moving walkway, if you are not actively fighting it-walking against the flow of the walkway, you will end up being complicit in it nonetheless. She invites us to run— to dare to turn our lives in the direction of the brown Jesus, who cares for the downtrodden, the broken, and the oppressed.
This book is not a “how-to” manual on how to fight racism, although Jenny does provide great ideas and real-life examples along the way. Jenny does not award herself or anyone a “certificate of congratulations” for no longer “being racist.” This book is her story— her journey of learning, making mistakes along the way, but continuing to learn, repent, and to keep trying. Do we want to learn along with her? Do we want to dare to realize that sometimes the stories we have grown up hearing, reading, or watching actually have a different version to them? Do we want to listen to some different voices?
As a mother of two young children, Jenny also offers reflections on what it means to be raising two white boys. She shares some of her learnings of how to teach children about racism and start combating it from a young age.
Throughout the book, Jenny weaves in the image of a moving walkway (you know, like they have at the airport). Racism is like a moving walkway, if you are not actively fighting it-walking against the flow of the walkway, you will end up being complicit in it nonetheless. She invites us to run— to dare to turn our lives in the direction of the brown Jesus, who cares for the downtrodden, the broken, and the oppressed.
July 10, 2022
"Doing Nothing is No Longer an Option", by Jenny Booth Potter, is a narrative of the author's own journey into living a life of anti-racism. Potter draws on her experience as a young person traveling the country to visit several unfortunately well-known locations in the civil rights world. Upon experiencing this history in real life, she spoke the titular line, "doing nothing is no longer an option." Since that time, she has lived her life in such a way as to not only be kind to those of other races, but also to further their progress towards equality. Potter insists that we have to look back in order to move forward, and she does a great job of giving practical suggestions and ideas. I was particularly struck by several of the activities she has facilitated among groups to help them see their biases, and it really made me think about my own biases. I particularly liked this quote she included by Paul Kivel, "Whiteness is a constantly shifting boundary separating those who are entitled to have certain privileges from those whose exploitation and vulnerability to violence is justified by their not being White."
While there are many books about anti-racism on the market these days, this one felt the most practical and accessible to me. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
While there are many books about anti-racism on the market these days, this one felt the most practical and accessible to me. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
November 2, 2022
Reading this book was like curling up with a friend and sharing embarrassing stories that necessarily come from transformation and growth, and walking away feeling a little stronger, wiser, encouraged, and way less alone.
As a white woman who feels a little stumbley as I try to navigate a life that is anti-racist in all ways possible, it was so good to hear Jenny Booth Potter’s honest story of her own life in this arena. She writes about vulnerable moments that are humbling and invites other white women to step into their own moments where they may not do it all right, but they *do something.*
As a white woman who feels a little stumbley as I try to navigate a life that is anti-racist in all ways possible, it was so good to hear Jenny Booth Potter’s honest story of her own life in this arena. She writes about vulnerable moments that are humbling and invites other white women to step into their own moments where they may not do it all right, but they *do something.*
November 10, 2022
Doing Nothing is No Longer An Option is an accessible guide to daily antiracism practice and is a must-read for all white people who seek to live intentionally antiracist lives. Grab a cup of tea, settle in, and read this book over a long, uninterrupted weekend (if you have it), OR, if you're anything like me, read it one chapter at a time, letting its truths, challenges, and inspirations marinate and activate you to living a more racially just life.
November 10, 2022
This book was everything you want it to be. Thoughtful, challenging, funny, relatable, aspirational, and more. Jenny writes like a friend you've known for a long time who's ready to help you (as a White person) make better choices. If you are White and interested in critically reflecting on your race, racial privilege, and White supremacy, this book is an incredible place to start, or even continue your journey.
February 5, 2023
This book encouraged and challenged me so well. Thank you for writing and sharing your experiences, Jenny; I feel both a weight lifted and my responsibility emboldened. I resonated a lot with Abbi’s worries and “where to start” and “I did something wrong, now what” and “how do I do anything without centering myself”. I already have a list of White friends to recommend this book to as we continue on our antiracist journeys. Highly recommend.
November 3, 2022
"To simply avoid being a "Karen"is an incredibly low bar." Jenny Booth Potter deftly explains material that can feel intimidating in a way that is encouraging and motivational while also being a much needed call to action for White people. It's filled with antiracist sources for further growth and study.
November 3, 2022
Jenny says her intention with this book is to invite White readers along on her journey in an approachable way, making the work of everyday antiracism irresistible — and I think she’s done exactly that. She’s shared her story and experiences around race in America in this book in a way that is well-written, funny, accessible, and powerful.
January 26, 2023
I'm grateful for Jenny's vulnerability and honesty in sharing parts of her ongoing work for racial justice. As a parent and an educator, I value the chapters she included on involving children and youth in antiracism work. Jenny makes clear that this work isn't about "arriving" anywhere or about getting it right, and her book offers a window into what a life committed to this can look like.
February 25, 2023
Jenny, wow. What a book.
First and foremost, Jenny leads her readers into recognizing how and why we should all be actively "walking in the opposite direction on the conveyor belt" towards antiracism. She gives tangible ideas about how to discuss race and racism with kids of all ages and how to commit to doing the work even though we'll undoubtedly get it wrong.
Jenny is a fabulous writer. Her stories are very thought-provoking and helped me to reflect on situations from my own childhood and adult life. I was particularly moved by Katrina's story and loved the section that included Abbi's relatable questions. Jenny had me taking lots of notes as I went along! I walked away from reading her book feeling inspired, encouraged, and empowered. This is a book that all White people should have on their shelves!
Thank you, Jenny! ❤️
First and foremost, Jenny leads her readers into recognizing how and why we should all be actively "walking in the opposite direction on the conveyor belt" towards antiracism. She gives tangible ideas about how to discuss race and racism with kids of all ages and how to commit to doing the work even though we'll undoubtedly get it wrong.
Jenny is a fabulous writer. Her stories are very thought-provoking and helped me to reflect on situations from my own childhood and adult life. I was particularly moved by Katrina's story and loved the section that included Abbi's relatable questions. Jenny had me taking lots of notes as I went along! I walked away from reading her book feeling inspired, encouraged, and empowered. This is a book that all White people should have on their shelves!
Thank you, Jenny! ❤️
October 25, 2022
You should read this book if:
You feel discomfort when reading the title (This is the #1 reason to read this book)
You have realized racism is much more present in our everyday life than you grew up believing
You don't think racism is a problem in America
You want to learn more about how to be anti-racist
You don't understand what anti-racism is
You don't understand why YOU need to start doing something
Jenny's book does a great job explaining the basics of institutional and structural racism and how we can often overlook it in our every day lives. This is the ultimate weapon of white supremacy, convincing white people our society is just and racism is gone. By Jenny sharing her successes and struggles of being a supporter of social justice as an individual, a church member, a mom, as an activist, we are able to examine our world around us in a much brighter lense. And hopefully it challenges everyone to start doing something!
I originally learned of Jenny Booth Potter from watching the TNQ (The Next Question) show on YouTube, she was a co-host on the show. I learned about the TNQ show from hearing Austin Channing Brown on the podcast Unlocking Us being interviewed by Brene Brown. I read Austin Channing Brown's book, I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness and it was life changing. But it did put me in a position where I wanted to learn more about being an ally and supporter of the #BlackLivesMatter movement.
You feel discomfort when reading the title (This is the #1 reason to read this book)
You have realized racism is much more present in our everyday life than you grew up believing
You don't think racism is a problem in America
You want to learn more about how to be anti-racist
You don't understand what anti-racism is
You don't understand why YOU need to start doing something
Jenny's book does a great job explaining the basics of institutional and structural racism and how we can often overlook it in our every day lives. This is the ultimate weapon of white supremacy, convincing white people our society is just and racism is gone. By Jenny sharing her successes and struggles of being a supporter of social justice as an individual, a church member, a mom, as an activist, we are able to examine our world around us in a much brighter lense. And hopefully it challenges everyone to start doing something!
I originally learned of Jenny Booth Potter from watching the TNQ (The Next Question) show on YouTube, she was a co-host on the show. I learned about the TNQ show from hearing Austin Channing Brown on the podcast Unlocking Us being interviewed by Brene Brown. I read Austin Channing Brown's book, I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness and it was life changing. But it did put me in a position where I wanted to learn more about being an ally and supporter of the #BlackLivesMatter movement.
October 5, 2022
I am thankful to have been connected to the Don't Do Nothing Alone, Let's Do Something Together Bookclub which included a digital advanced readers copy of the book and access to a discussion community of fellow readers. This book is written for White women by a White woman and is a thought provoking and personal account of Jenny Booth Potter's antiracist journey. There have been many wonderful books by BIPOC authors written on the subject of antiracism and I'm grateful to have had a chance to read several in the past few years. These voices are of course where we need to continue centering attention, but having Jenny as a guide has helped me learn many of the things we White women need to address before we can ever attempt to be truly helpful. Thank you Jenny for all of this and for asking and answering so many important questions. Your exploration of where faith, racism, feminism and politics all intersect in our lives has been especially meaningful. This book is really helping get me over the hump of overwhelm and paralysis. I highly recommend all White women rush off of this review and pre-order your copies of this book as soon as possible!!!
November 8, 2022
I learned about Jenny Booth Potter through Austin Channing Brown and "The Next Question", they model beautiful friendship, curiosity, and courage in the fight for racial justice all of which you see throughout this book. Being able to take a walk through Jenny's antiracism journey in these pages, especially as it links up with her faith journey, has made me feel seen, challenged, and most importantly- less alone. If you're a White person who knows you need/want to do "the work" of antiracism, but feel a little lost as to what that means, take this journey with Jenny, she's a great guide.
October 25, 2022
Racism is pervasive. As White, educated, woke women, we might think we don't actively engage in racism, but Potter does a masterful job of revealing hidden, subtle ways racism may show up in our lives. Her relatable style and practical experiences give us ample guidance to take the first steps in living a life free of racism. Bit by bit gets us headed in the right direction, and mess-ups are only teachable moments meant to keep us moving forward. Highly recommend Potter's book as a friendly companion along the journey to everyday antiracism.
November 2, 2022
This book is brave and bold and full of the truth that sets you / me / everyone free. If your mind or heart has tugged at any loose thread of injustice you’ve seen in life, you should read this book and get that knot unraveling… As a White mom, Jenny’s story is so relatable and she adeptly addresses the gray areas and the hard questions I find myself grappling with on my anti-racist journey. This is one of those books that you buy two hard copies of - one for your bookshelf and one for a friend.
January 1, 2025
Jenny Booth Potter begins to tackle an uncomfortable subject in a way that is inviting and nonjudgemental. Jenny doesn't make those of us that are White feel bad about our journeys, but instead challenges us to continue to grow and learn from our experiences in our journey towards antiracism. She is able to write in a way that feels relatable and knowledgeable, yet also humble. Her writing truly makes me feel supported in my journey, and lets us know we are going against doing nothing together.
November 13, 2022
Such a important book for this time - an honest book about how we as white people need to be deeply committed and engaged in our own learning and unlearning about the systems we exist for in
that were built and are sustained on White Supremacy and racism. Jenny tells stories that help bring this to life - and challenge us to create a better world
that were built and are sustained on White Supremacy and racism. Jenny tells stories that help bring this to life - and challenge us to create a better world
March 8, 2024
10/10 What a wonderful look inside the author’s mind and life, struggles and questions, mistakes and personal growth. All, ALL, white people need this. Perfect for all ages, life stages, locations, spiritual affiliations and varying levels of comfort (or discomfort) with labels and topics. Both humbling and encouraging 💌
And a nod to my fellow Cyclones ❤️💛❤️💛
And a nod to my fellow Cyclones ❤️💛❤️💛
November 30, 2024
Absolutely necessary book for white women that want to do better and be better in overcoming racist systems all around us. The author is gentle and reaffirms that perfection is not the goal and to instead focus on personal growth and progress. I really valued the way she fearlessly identified so many ways in our churches and schools that our actions may not be matching our hopes and that we can’t wait for someone else to do the work. While I know enough not to think a white woman writing about racist work is not the ideal, I do think that it felt genuine to hear from another white woman what her journey has been like and how I can reflect better on myself.
There were so many great quotes and these are just two that really helped me see my part.
“Anyone white, like us, benefited from the racist ways systems and structures operated, no matter when our ancestors arrived.”
-Jenny B Potter
“I repent of times I said or did nothing in the face of ignorance, racist remarks hidden behind, “It’s just a joke”, and the perpetuation of stereotypes. I repent of trusting timelines and rationales and excuses that obstructed true discipleship, true justice, and opportunities for the beginning of healing and reconciliation. I repent of times when I worked alongside black and brown friends convinced that if we just showed the white people in the room their scars, their fresh wounds, and their pain, that eyes would be opened, hearts and minds convinced.”
-Jenny B Potter
There were so many great quotes and these are just two that really helped me see my part.
“Anyone white, like us, benefited from the racist ways systems and structures operated, no matter when our ancestors arrived.”
-Jenny B Potter
“I repent of times I said or did nothing in the face of ignorance, racist remarks hidden behind, “It’s just a joke”, and the perpetuation of stereotypes. I repent of trusting timelines and rationales and excuses that obstructed true discipleship, true justice, and opportunities for the beginning of healing and reconciliation. I repent of times when I worked alongside black and brown friends convinced that if we just showed the white people in the room their scars, their fresh wounds, and their pain, that eyes would be opened, hearts and minds convinced.”
-Jenny B Potter
April 26, 2023
A thought-provoking, poignant and powerful read.
Please read this with an open heart and mind and then share it with your friends, family and children. As a White woman married to a Black man with Brown children and grandchildren, being privileged is not lost on me, but I know I must do the work to dismantle racism in me and the systems I live in. I am incredibly grateful for Jenny and this book, because she gives such encouragement, is honest about her own experiences and gives practical ways we can dismantle white supremacy and racism.
Jenny is a great storyteller and has an excellent way of helping you to feel you are not alone in this while encouraging the urgency of doing something now. Jenny talks about her discomforts in her own journey and leads us well towards lament, solidarity and action. If you have felt overwhelmed or wondered if you can make a difference in equality, equity and dismantling racism this book is absolutely for you! I'm thankful she was brave enough to write this book.
I look forward to more books from Jenny! I highly recommend!
Please read this with an open heart and mind and then share it with your friends, family and children. As a White woman married to a Black man with Brown children and grandchildren, being privileged is not lost on me, but I know I must do the work to dismantle racism in me and the systems I live in. I am incredibly grateful for Jenny and this book, because she gives such encouragement, is honest about her own experiences and gives practical ways we can dismantle white supremacy and racism.
Jenny is a great storyteller and has an excellent way of helping you to feel you are not alone in this while encouraging the urgency of doing something now. Jenny talks about her discomforts in her own journey and leads us well towards lament, solidarity and action. If you have felt overwhelmed or wondered if you can make a difference in equality, equity and dismantling racism this book is absolutely for you! I'm thankful she was brave enough to write this book.
I look forward to more books from Jenny! I highly recommend!
May 1, 2023
This book is Jenny Potter's honest story of moving from a colorblind mindset into a justice focus as an ally in this world. I really enjoyed reading this book, and was drawn to it after reading Austin Channing Brown's book in 2020: I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness. when I saw she had written the introduction I was curious to check this book out. Potter does a great job at sharing both personal stories and examples from her own life of her her antiracism journey. I thought I'd sit down and read this in a day but I found myself slowing down to read this one. I highlighted portions, went back to them, and found that sparked conversations with those around me about growing up around words like colorblind. I found conviction and inspiration for my own anti-racist journey. A fantastic read!
February 12, 2023
This book was exactly what I needed. I have been on an Antiracist journey for sometime but have stumbled, struggled, and been confused at different points. I have worried that in my desire to do good, I might accidentally do harm. This book is a fantastic tool for people who are where I am. Jenny comes across as a person who is a few steps ahead on the journey not as someone judging from on high. And she constantly elevates the words, thoughts, etc. of people of color. This is a must buy.
October 8, 2023
About a year or two ago, when I admitted to how racist (and biased) I am, I knew I needed to act on that. I know there are mixed reviews for the books I've read on the subject of racism/prejudice, but I feel strongly that many are pertinent to some of us and not others depending on where we are in our 'recovery'. I personally found this book insightful. I plan to keep on with my quest - to improve, to better understand, to potentially be someone who can make a slight difference in the lives of those who aren't allowed white privilege. May God grace my path.
March 10, 2023
I think this is a really important book and should be read by a wide audience, particularly white readers. It is one thing to be not racist, it is another to be actively anti-racist. There are great lessons and insights in this book and it really makes you think of how you can do better in for your life and for society as a whole.. very action counts
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