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Understanding white privilege with Reni Eddo-Lodge – podcast

Reni Eddo-Lodge has become the first black British author to top the UK bestseller list with her 2017 book Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race. In an exclusive interview with the Observer’s Nosheen Iqbal she talks about global discussions on racism following the death of George Floyd

The death of George Floyd in the US last month has ignited conversations around the globe about race, racism and white privilege. On social media, people have been sharing reading lists, offering suggestions of books to help others understand how structural racism infects our society. The book that comes up time and again is Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge. The resurgence of interest in it has made her the first black British author to top the UK bestseller chart.

The Observer’s Nosheen Iqbal spoke to Reni about her response to the recent surge in interest in talking about race and whether this new impetus will result in decisive change. She tells Rachel Humphreys the discussions being had now are long overdue and must result in more than just viral lists of book recommendations.

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