Race Rules

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What if there were rules to educate people against race-based social faux pas that damage relationships and perpetuate harmful stereotypes? This book offers a practical manual for white individuals, addressing unwritten rules about race and revealing the truth about offensive behaviors. Through the perspective of Fatimah Gilliam, a light-skinned Black woman, it highlights the often-unnoticed comments white people make in her presence. Organized as a series of race rules, each chapter focuses on topics that many people of color wish white individuals understood, blending historical context with actionable advice. Key issues such as racial blinders, white privilege, and everyday behaviors that cause harm are explored. The book introduces a straightforward three-step framework to help readers unlearn racism and challenge misconceptions, encouraging them to change behaviors and improve cross-racial interactions. By providing race etiquette guidelines, it empowers white individuals to become proactive disruptors of racism rather than passive supporters of systemic inequality. This innovative approach aims to address the lingering impacts of America's racist past and foster healthier relationships in diverse communities.