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Do the Work!
An Antiracist Activity Book
Description
Overwhelmed by racial injustice? Outraged by the news? Find yourself asking, “What can I doooooo?” DO THE WORK!
Revelatory and thought-provoking, this highly illustrated, highly informative interactive workbook gives readers a unique, hands-on understanding of systemic racism—and how we can dismantle it.
Packed with activities, games, illustrations, comics, and eye-opening conversation, Do the Work! challenges readers to think critically and act effectively. Try the “Separate but Not Equal” crossword puzzle. Play “Bootstrapping, the Game” to understand the myth of meritocracy. Test your knowledge of racist laws by playing “Jim Crow or Jim Faux?”
Have hard conversations with your people (scripts and talking points included). Be open to new ideas and diversify your “feed” with a scavenger hunt. Team up with an accountability partner and find hundreds of ideas, resources, and opportunities to DO THE WORK!
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Praise
—Conan O’Brien
“Since we felt the ground shift...I think we all are looking for concrete ways to create change. This book gives a clear, actionable path to doing that work we have all been talking about. White folks—pick this one up immediately.”
—Megan Rapinoe, World Cup champion, Olympian, and activist
“This clever activity book is a simple, fun resource for anyone looking to better the way they think about race and identity in America. Wonderful and illuminating.”
—Padma Lakshmi, bestselling author and host/executive producer of Hulu’s Taste the Nation and Bravo’s Top Chef
"An entertaining resource for anyone seeking genuine engagement with anti-racist activism."
—Kirkus Reviews
"Enhanced by bold graphics, vibrant illustrations, and sharp humor, this call to action strikes the right balance between outrage and inspiration." —Publishers Weekly