{"product_id":"read-this-to-get-smarter-about-race-class-gender-disability-more-paperback","title":"Read This to Get Smarter: About Race, Class, Gender, Disability \u0026 More - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBlair Imani\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn approachable guide to being an informed, compassionate, and socially conscious person today--from discussions of race, gender, and sexual orientation to disability, class, and beyond--from critically acclaimed historian, educator, and author Blair Imani.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Blair answers the questions that so many of us are asking.\"--Layla F. Saad, author of \u003ci\u003eMe and White Supremacy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWe live in a time where it has never been more important to be knowledgeable about a host of social issues, and to be confident and appropriate in how to talk about them. What's the best way to ask someone what their pronouns are? How do you talk about racism with someone who doesn't seem to get it? What is intersectionality, and why do you need to understand it? While it can seem intimidating or overwhelming to learn and talk about such issues, it's never been easier thanks to educator and historian Blair Imani, creator of the viral sensation \u003ci\u003eSmarter in Seconds\u003c\/i\u003e videos. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAccessible to learners of all levels--from those just getting started on the journey to those already versed in social justice--\u003ci\u003eRead This to Get Smarter\u003c\/i\u003e covers a range of topics, including race, gender, class, disability, relationships, family, power dynamics, oppression, and beyond. This essential guide is a radical but warm and non-judgmental call to arms, structured in such a way that you can read it cover to cover or start with any topic you want to learn more about. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith Blair Imani as your teacher, you'll \"get smarter\" in no time, and be equipped to intelligently and empathetically process, discuss, and educate others on the crucial issues we must tackle to achieve a liberated, equitable world.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlair Imani \u003c\/b\u003eis a critically-acclaimed historian, author, educator, and influencer. Her scholarship spans the subjects of gender studies, race and racism, sociology, intersectionality, and U.S. history. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eRead This to Get Smarter about Race, Class, Gender, Disability, and More; Making Our Way Home: The Great Migration and the Black American Dream; \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eModern HERstory: Stories of Women and Nonbinary People Rewriting History\u003c\/i\u003e. The\u003ci\u003e New York Times \u003c\/i\u003epraised her unique ability to create \"progressive lessons with vibrant visuals and a perky, quirky delivery.\" Her work centers women and girls, global Black communities, and the LGBTQ+ community. As an educator and influencer, semi-retired organizer, and public speaker, Blair Imani is dedicated to making the world a better place and amplifying the voices and work of those fighting the good fight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.71 x 7.87 x 5.91 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 26, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768004313376,"sku":"9781984860545","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/53cfb3b0d8d254e26c14e2377588f290.webp?v=1780322509","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/read-this-to-get-smarter-about-race-class-gender-disability-more-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}