Books like Waking up white by Deborah Kittredge Irving
For twenty‑five years, Deborah K. Irving felt a growing sense of racial tension in her lives—at work, among friends, and as a teacher. As an arts administrator and educator focused on diversity, she struggled to understand why her efforts seemed to fall short. In 2009, a pivotal moment spurred a deep personal inquiry, reshaping her understanding of race relations and prompting profound changes in her life and worldview.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Memoir/Personal Memoir
Authors: Deborah Kittredge Irving
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