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White Supremacy Is All Around

Notes from a Black Disabled Woman in a White World

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Founder and CEO of consulting firm Change Cadet Dr. Akilah Cadet shares a powerful, incisive look at where we are in the fight to dismantle white supremacy—and what we urgently need to do next​.
This is the story of how I became an unapologetic Black disabled woman in a white world. This book is for people who look and live structurally like me to be valued, seen, heard and perhaps some advice on how to navigate life amongst white supremacy. This book is also for white people who have been "doing the work" since the murder of George Floyd to read my story and be able to clearly see systemic oppression, racism, and ableism. There are books sharing the historical context of white supremacy, providing tips on how to be an ally or anti-racist, and firsthand experiences from Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) which are important. I push the conversation that leads to real change through my story. This book is for the Black woman who is looking to been seen and soft in shared lived experience. It is for the white person who is immersing themselves in the community they want to advocate for. It is for anyone who understands that learning and unlearning is lifelong.

White Supremacy Is All Around arrives as the U.S.'s ongoing racial reckoning has left readers searching for voices they can trust. BIPOC, disabled people, and other intentionally ignored Americans want to feel heard and empowered; organization leaders and allies invested in dismantling white supremacy want a framework for how best to contribute. Dr. Akilah Cadet speaks to all these needs, drawing from her life experiences and work helping leading brands build inclusive and equitable cultures to offer an informed perspective that prioritizes belonging. In a series of personal stories told with her trademark candor and wit, Dr. Cadet explores the long-term work required to combat structural oppression from her unique vantage point as a Black disabled woman. She tackles everything: from the 2020 "summer of allyship" and depression caused by workplace discrimination to navigating disability and building a consulting business, all with a little inspo from Beyoncé.

A powerful call for true accompliceship for non-Black people, and a way for Black people to see and celebrate themselves, White Supremacy Is All Around ushers in a new voice that is timely, urgent, and essential—and a vision we all need now.
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    • Library Journal

      Starred review from April 5, 2024

      Named a Forbes Next 1000 Entrepreneur in 2021, Cadet, who self-identifies as a "triple threat"--Black, disabled, and a woman--is the CEO of a consulting firm where she's built a reputation for being the Olivia Pope of DEI. Her book blends irreverent humor with pointed social commentary, all underscored by her theoretical acumen, academic knowledge, and lived experiences. But her book may ruffle some feathers, which she hopes will inspire readers to do better on inclusion. She says that many need to do better; it's an urgent situation that demands long-term work. For example, she explains that when white people ask if there's an easier or kinder way to describe privilege than "white supremacy," they're demonstrating that they can't even say the term, or acknowledge their complicity in the system, or play a proactive role in dismantling it. In this book, Cadet demonstrates for white readers what it means to be an accomplice in antiracism, but it is also intended as a vehicle for Black people to celebrate themselves and their accomplishments. VERDICT A valuable read for all. This title not only calls out the white supremacy that continues to oppress communities of color but it also provides a prescription for real change.--Emily Bowles

      Copyright 2024 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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