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What People Are Saying

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"A brilliant book! A practical guide written in clear, accessible language for insight on how to approach a challenging topic and navigate conversations skillfully and constructively."

Pedro Noguera
Dean, Rossier School of Education, University of Southern California
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"Speaking of Race Where We Live, Learn & Earn shook my soul, deepened my understanding, and helped me reimagine my role as a racial equity advocate."

Paul Gorski
Founder of the Equity Literacy Institute and the Art of Reach 
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"This powerful workbook is a groundbreaking contribution to society, eminently valuable to any person or community interested in learning more about this subject."

Delores B. Lindsey, Ph.D. & Randall B. Lindsey, Ph.D.
Co-authors, Cultural Proficiency: A Manual for School Leaders
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"A comprehensive, smart and personal guide, Dr. Shelley helps the reader to approach the topic from emotional, social, and intellectual angles to help us develop racial empathy."

Deborah Abry
Dr. Jones-Holt's 9th Grade Teacher & role model for teaching through an equity lens

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