The Power of Privilege: How white people can challenge racism

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The death of George Floyd and subsequent Black Lives Matter protests have made clear to everyone the vicious reality of racism that persists today. Many of those privileged enough to be distanced from racism are now having to come to terms with the fact that they continue to prosper at the detriment of others. Having spent the last four years researching, writing, and speaking about the benefits of diversity for society, June Sarpong is no stranger to educating and challenging those that have been enjoying the benefits of a system steeped in systemic racism without realising its true cost. In The Power of Privilege, June will empower those fortunate enough not to be 'otherised' by mainstream Western society to become effective allies against racism, both by understanding the roots of their privilege and the systemic societal inequities that perpetuates it. The Power of Privilege offers practical steps and action-driven solutions so that those who have been afforded privilege can begin undoing the limiting beliefs held by society, and help build a fairer future for all.

June Sarpong MBE (born 31 May 1977) has enjoyed a 15-year career which has already seen her become one of the most recognizable faces of British television. She has interviewed everyone - from Nelson Mandela to Tony Blair to 50 Cent. She's also the co-founder of the WIE Network (Women: Inspiration and Enterprise), and of the DNA Summit (Decide Now Act), an initiative that bring together some of the most innovative minds in the world to generate ideas and initiatives that will effect lasting social change. June Sarpong was awarded an MBE for her services to broadcasting, philanthropy and charity, making her along one of the youngest people to receive an MBE.

'A smart and digestible manual on how white people can challenge racism'. The Observer