Structure

This book is structured as a 28-day series of readings, reflections, and personal exercises. The goal of this book is to help the reader work through their own relationship to—and complicity in—the status quo of white supremacy. The book begins with a series of introductions that are designed to mentally and emotionally prepare the reader for this work. Layla F. Saad and Robin DiAngelo warn the reader that the work will likely be quit painful and uncomfortable, but that it must be done if the reader wants to be able to meaningfully contribute to antiracism.

In the main part of the book, each section is meant to be read one day at a time. A given section pertains to a particular subject. After the reader finishes reading one section, the book gives a list of self-reflective journaling prompts, which will help the reader effectively reflect...