The Review: Part memoir and part handbook, Ijeoma Oluo's new book is not just about talking: it's about action. Oluo addresses two distinct audiences: people of color and white people who hope to engage in dialogue about race. She makes it clear early on that her book is not some magic cure for white supremacy,… Continue reading Review: So You Want to Talk about Race by Ijeoma Oluo
Tag: nonfiction
Smells like Home
Scent is a funny thing. When we're immersed in something-- all day, every day-- we don't sense it any more. One of my first jobs was at a sandwich restaurant chain. When I was at the restaurant, elbow deep in cold cuts, I never noticed the smell. I never smelled it until I was home.… Continue reading Smells like Home