We speak with comedian, political pundit, and author W. Kamau Bell about the new book he co-authored with NY Times bestseller Kate Shatz called Do the Work! An Antiracist Activity Book. This is an ambitious project which seeks to be an effective tool for those who wish to turn the tide on racism, without being overly preachy or too heady and theoretical.
In our interview, Bell explained that he and Kate wanted to give readers a tool that would help them on a journey that he says is a lifelong commitment. Being an anti-racist is something one must commit to every day. He also explained that while the book is intended for white folks, it goes beyond the traditional Black/ white binary around race. This is a book that includes everyone from Indigenous folks to Asian, LatinX, and Black folks… Both he and Kate recognized that there are key perspectives held by particular groups that could be beneficial to everyone once embraced.
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