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The mixed race experience

Emma — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000

What does it mean to be mixed race in today’s society?

In this powerful book, Natalie and Naomi Evans, founders of anti-racist advocacy and platform Everyday Racism, explore the complexities of mixed-race identities – from the discrimination endured by the 1.2 million mixed people in Britain and millions more elsewhere, to the privileges it can afford. Sharing their own personal experiences of growing up in Britain to illuminate the nuances of racial identity, the book also weaves in:

– Interviews with people from mixed backgrounds and in mixed relationships
– Research to dispel common myths and stereotypes
– Practical advice for mixed-race families and friendships

The Mixed-Race Experience will help you to recognise and confront the racism within your own family and communities, helping us all to deepen our intersectional awareness and commitment to allyship.

Everyday action, everyday change

Emma — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Do you want to make the world a fairer and more equal place? But are there times when all those big, complex problems feel totally overwhelming or difficult to understand? You're not alone, and yet sometimes it's just the little things you can do, every single day, that all add up and make the biggest difference. In this handbook, founders of Everyday Racism, Natalie and Naomi Evans, introduce young readers to anti-racism work - explaining what racism is, where it comes from, and the everyday small actions young people can take to combat it. But it doesn't end there, because along the way, readers will discover how everyday actions can create change for people everywhere. So that whatever form of prejudice or inequality they are worried about, there are things they can do to stand up for what's right and be part of the solution.

The Mixed Race Experience

Emma — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000

‘Natalie and Naomi are truly inspirational thought leaders.’ Sophie Williams, author of Anti-Racist Ally and Millennial Black

What are the challenges of living between different cultures or identifying with one and not the other?
What are the challenges of being in a mixed race relationship and starting a family?
How you do manage the stark reality of racism within your own family?

Over 1.2 million British people identify as mixed race. 6% of children under the age of 5 are mixed race, a higher number than any other Black and ethnic minority group in the country. So, why is it so hard for mixed race people to navigate their identity?

In The Mixed Race Experience, Natalie and Naomi Evans, founders of Everyday Racism, share their experiences of growing up mixed race in Britain, how they process, understand and learn about their identity and use their privilege to advocate for change, as well as addressing the privileges and complexities of being mixed race in Britain today.

Weaving in interviews from people who are mixed race, in mixed race relationships or raising mixed race children, practical advice and research to dispel common myths and stereotypes, this book navigates topics such as:
– Handling racism in your own family
– Understanding colourism and light-skinned privilege
– Navigating microaggressions and unlearning internalised racism

Thought-provoking, sensitive and challenging, The Mixed Race Experience is a deeply moving look at identity and belonging.