Book Quote by Michael Eric Dyson

That is an extremely important role: how white brothers and sisters laterally spread knowledge, insight, and challenge in a way that white brothers and…

— Michael Eric Dyson

I think it's extremely important to challenge white brothers and sisters and think more systematically and strategically about the whiteness that they possess.

— Michael Eric Dyson

“I’m not arguing that we deserve more sympathy than other folks. This is not a story about why white people have more to complain…

— J.D. Vance

'Dear White People' started a conversation about race. It's such a difficult thing to talk about, especially in America because of our history. I…

— Tessa Thompson

“White people must learn how to listen to the experiences of people of color for racial healing and justice to happen.”

— Debby Irving

“This book is about racial identity, something most people who are not white take for granted. They come to it early, feel it strongly,…

— Jared Taylor

It is truly not fun to be the family that sticks out in an all-white community. On the other side, I have five brothers…

— Soledad O'Brien

It really fascinates me what white people are allowed to write about.

— bell hooks

I never hear white writers get asked, 'Do you worry about how you represent white people?'

— Junot Diaz

Race is the great taboo in our society. We are afraid to talk about it. White folks fear their unspoken views will be deemed…

— Eva Paterson

“What I ask my white students to do, and what I ask of you, my dear friends, is to try, the best you can,…

— Michael Eric Dyson

I heard about the book and I said, 'Oh my god, I've got to read this book,' and I didn't know that a white…

— Viola Davis