White Fragility and How to Be an Anti-Racist at rates that have led to at booksellers.As favorite brands declare that “Black Lives Matter” and friends post symbolic black squares on social media, they are questioning whether they are merely acts to ease white consciences.
Some are starting conversations online and attending protests for the first time. Women in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond are trying to acquire the language to talk about race that was never taught in their schools, families, or churches.Most of the women interviewed for this story do not consider themselves activists but nevertheless said they believe inaction is no longer an option.