How We Ended Racism: Realizing a New Possibility in One Generation

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"It's the year 2050 . . . and racism has ended." Could this really be our future If so, what must happen now, in the early part of the 21st century, to cause this outcome In How We Ended Racism, Justin Michael Williams and Shelly Tygielski reveal a path to creating this possibility-not just talking about it, studying it, or making small steps, but actually ending racism in one generation. Williams and Tygielski have taught about and researched the conditions that allow for rapid, large-scale transformation. With scientifically-backed practices, they show us how to shift our perspective and enact lasting change in our families, workplaces, communities, and beyond-including techniques for inner healing, talking across divides, shadow work, forgiveness, calling one another forward instead of calling out, and more. "Truly inclusive work must do more than be anti-racist," say the authors. "We must learn to bridge any political or ideological divide-inviting liberals, conservatives, and everyone in between to stop fighting against each other, and instead come together to create a future worth fighting for." Here is a book that dares to envision a world beyond diversity, equity, and inclusion while providing tools and action steps for a vision of humanity united-so that our descendants can look back at this era as the time when we decided to end racism once and for all.

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"This book can renew your faith in The Dream and truly continues the legacy of my father." --Martin Luther King III

"I remember a time in America when many of us believed that we could possibly see an end to racism someday. While our present age has dashed most of those hopes, Shelly and Justin have, in this unforgettable text, resurrected the possibility and created a clear path forward that we simply must consider. This is the most important book of the year." --Shaun King, founder of Grassroots Law Project

"Filled with deep insights and actionable strategies, this inspiring read by Justin Michael Williams and Shelly Tygielski presents the 8 Pillars of Possibility, paving the way for transformative conversations and empowering us to shape a brighter future for all people." --Arianna Huffington, founder and CEO of Thrive Global

"My initial internal reaction to seeing the title was the truest testament to the healing this book offers. I immediately got defensive and started listing off reasons why racism wouldn't end in my lifetime. Reading through the book shifted my perspective and opened my mind to new possibilities." --Shelah Marie, author of Positive You and Unruly, founder of the Curvy, Curly, Conscious community

"Brilliant and visionary, Williams and Tygielski are midwives to the world we dream. They shift our focus from the forces we are fighting against to the future we are fighting for." --Valarie Kaur, Civil Rights leader, founder of the Revolutionary Love Project, and bestselling author of See No Stranger

"Tygielski and Williams offer a way forward to end racism that turns the seemingly impossible into a real possibility." --Sharon Salzberg, New York Times bestselling author of Real Happiness and world-renowned mindfulness teacher

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Justin Michael Williams is a pioneering transformational voice for diversity, inclusion, and wellness. He is an award-winning speaker, Grammy-nominated recording artist, and author of Stay Woke: A Meditation Guide for the Rest of Us. Visit justinmichaelwilliams.com. Shelly Tygielski is a trauma-informed mindfulness teacher, speaker, and activist. She founded the CNN Hero-featured global grassroots organization Pandemic of Love, and is the author of Sit Down to Rise Up. Visit shellytygielski.com.