The Mixed-Race Experience

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What to expect

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What does it mean to be mixed race in today's society?

In this powerful book, Natalie and Naomi Evans, founders of anti-racist advocacy and platform Everyday Racism, explore the complexities of mixed-race identities - from the discrimination endured by the 1.2 million mixed people in Britain and millions more elsewhere, to the privileges it can afford. Sharing their own personal experiences of growing up in Britain to illuminate the nuances of racial identity, the book also weaves in:

- Interviews with people from mixed backgrounds and in mixed relationships
- Research to dispel common myths and stereotypes
- Practical advice for mixed-race families and friendships

The Mixed-Race Experience will help you to recognise and confront the racism within your own family and communities, helping us all to deepen our intersectional awareness and commitment to allyship.

Thought-provoking, sensitive and challenging, The Mixed Race Experience is a deeply moving look at identity and belonging.

'Natalie and Naomi are truly inspirational thought leaders.' Sophie Williams, author of Anti-Racist Ally and Millennial Black

© Naomi and Natalie Evans 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022

Critics Review

  • I really enjoyed reading the different angles and stories in this book on the experiences of being mixed-race in a society where we are all racialised as white, black or a bit of both … An important and welcome addition to the ongoing conversation about who we are in this society … current, informative, thought-provoking.

    Bernardine Evaristo, Winner of the Man Booker 2019 (Girl, Woman, Other)
  • Educational for even the most racially aware, without being condescending. A must-read guide for mixed-race families and relationships

    Tineka Smith, author of 'Mixed Up'
  • An essential read. Packed with thought-provoking interviews and practical advice, Natalie and Naomi have created a necessary piece of reading not only for those navigating the world as mixed-race but for us all

    Jaspreet Kaur, author of 'Brown Girl Like Me'
  • A powerful and important read. It is one that challenges, interrogates, inspires and gives you much to think about and lots to act on. A book for anyone who truly wants to ask difficult questions of themselves, have deeper conversations with loved ones or colleagues and responsibly be a part of real change

    Melissa Hemsley, author of 'Feel Good' and 'Eat Green'
  • An essential, highly engaging, razor-sharp and deeply thoughtful body of work. Without reading this you will struggle to properly understand and appreciate our rapidly emerging future as a country

    Nels Abbey, author of 'Think Like a White Man'

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