From the Book - First Kensington hardcover edition.
Part 1: LISTENING AND LEARNING : Starting Your Ally Journey: Recognizing and unlearning your racism
Uplift Our Voices: Following the leadership of Black women
Obstacles Mean Lessons: Finding growth in your discomfort
Part 2: THE COST OF WHITENESS : Get Out of Your Head: Listening without defensiveness and white tears
Evening the Odds: Recognizing how you benefit from white privilege
How White Women Betray Us: Upholding your adjacency to white men supports white supremacy
Part 3: FROM COMPLICITY TO ACTION : Words aren't enough: Transitioning to real anti-racist work
Family and Friends: Influencing and educating your inner circle
Don't Ignore Race: Navigating friendships with Black women
Part 4: BECOMING A TRUE ALLY : No Ally Theater: Avoiding the pitfalls of perfectionism and performative behavior
Strategically Silent: Amplifying Black female voices and passing the mic
Conclusion: Long-term commitment