Beth Graham

“White children are taught not to ‘see’ race, whereas children of colour are taught – often with no explanation – that we must work twice as hard as our white counterparts if we wish to succeed.”
― Reni Eddo-Lodge, Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race

“Being constantly looked at like an alien in the country you were born in requires true tolerance.”
― Reni Eddo-Lodge, Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race

“Racism does not go both ways. There are unique forms of discrimination that are backed up by entitlement, assertion and, most importantly, supported by a structural power strong enough to scare you into complying with the demands of the status quo. We have to recognise this.”
― Reni Eddo-Lodge, Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race

“Colour blindness does not accept the legitimacy of structural racism or a history of white racial dominance.”
― Reni Eddo-Lodge, Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race