The essential anti-racist book from one of the world’s leading
voices for change
‘With This Is Why I Resist, Dr Shola is shaking a nation
out of its slumber.’ Annie Lennox OBE
‘Smart and courageous, this book should be on everyone’s
must-read list.’ Naomi Campbell
‘Written with fearless articulacy, this book recalibrates the
conversation on race to ignite transformational change.’ David
Lammy MP
‘This book is a passionate call to arms for anyone who wishes to
look the other way. It is a must read.’ Professor Kate Williams
‘Inclusive, exciting and focused, This Is Why I Resist is
a fantastic point of reference for intersectional anti-racism work,
no matter who you are.’ Munroe Bergdorf
In 2020 we have seen clearer than ever that Black people are still
fighting for the right to be judged by the content of their character
and not the colour of their skin. In the words of the author, “there
is no freedom without rights and no rights without the freedom to
exercise those rights.”
This book demands change, because Black people are done waiting.
In This Is Why I Resist activist and political commentator, Dr
Shola Mos-Shogbamimu digs down into the deep roots of racism and
anti-blackness in the UK and the US. Using real life examples from
the modern day, Dr Shola shows us the different forms racism takes in
our day-to-day lives and asks us to raise our voice to end the
oppression. She delves into subjects not often explored such as
racial gatekeepers, white ingratitude, performative allyship (those
black squares on Instagram), current identity politics and abuse of
the Black trans community.
This book will challenge you. It will make you think. Bust most
importantly, it will inspire you take action.