Read This To Get Smarter

about Race, Class, Gender, Disability & More

By: Blair Imani

Narrated by: Blair Imani

An approachable guide to being an informed, compassionate, and socially conscious person today—from discussions of race, gender, and sexual orientation to disability, class, and beyond—from critically-acclaimed historian, educator, and author Blair Imani.






We live in a time where it has never been more important to be knowledgeable about a host of social issues, and to be confident and appropriate in how to talk about them. What's the best way to ask someone what their pronouns are? How do you talk about racism with someone who doesn't seem to get it? What is intersectionality, and why do you need to understand it? While it can seem intimidating or overwhelming to learn and talk about such issues, it's never been easier thanks to educator and historian Blair Imani, creator of the viral sensation "Smarter in Seconds" series of videos.

Accessible to learners of all levels—from those just getting started on the journey to those deeply versed in social justice—Read This to Get Smarter covers a range of topics including race, gender, class, disability, oppression, relationships, family, and beyond. This essential guide is a radical but warm and non-judgmental call-to-arms, structured in such a way that you can read it cover-to-cover or start with any topic you want to learn more about.

With Blair Imani as your teacher, you'll "get smarter" in no time, and be equipped to intelligently and empathetically process, discuss, and educate others on the crucial issues we must tackle to achieve a liberated, equitable world.

Incredibly Important & Well Done!!

Blair is an outstanding educator. If you have seen her teaching via social media, it’s evident she has an incredible talent for making complex topics clear and deliverable… and she does not disappoint with this book. I really enjoyed hearing it narrated by her, as she also is a great speaker who helped bring the content together. I am so grateful to have found Blair! Truly a visionary.

great book to smarten up

Enjoyed the book. Sometimes it's a lot to go through but that's the point. Great way to smarten up.

Economic Missteps

This is an amazingly informative book on all social topics. I highly recommend this book for any type of sensitivity training and lesson planning around human rights (gender studies, respectful workplace, etc). My one critique of the book is how economics is taught in the context of the book. As a person who has read plenty of economic works, the way the author approaches casual listeners on this topic is abrasive in nature and incorrect. The assumption the author makes that capitalism is inherently racist is patently false. Capitalism, as defined by Adam Smith in the wealth of nations, has been the diversifying factor in our society.

The economic portion portrays such a harsh notion of capitalism for novices who most likely do not read economic theory and philosophy. I highly recommend Wealth of Nations, The General Theory, and Socialism: Utopian and Scientific.

Informative

I throughly enjoyed this book. I’ve learned a lot. I’m going to share with others!!!!

Amazing

Read this book to get smarter on A-LOT of different topics, topics you think you’re educated on… let’s just say there’s ALWAYS more to learn!